Arrant: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก
arrant
[ หรฆr.ษnt ]
negative description
The term 'arrant' is commonly used to emphasize a negative quality or characteristic of someone or something. It is often associated with strong disapproval or condemnation. In this context, it amplifies the meaning of negative adjectives, suggesting something is completely or utterly so. It can describe a person's actions or behaviors that are considered extreme or outrageous, often resulting in a strong judgment.
Synonyms
absolute, complete, thorough, utter.
Examples of usage
- He is an arrant fool for believing that.
- That was an arrant lie, and everyone knew it.
- She was an arrant coward during the confrontation.
Translations
Translations of the word "arrant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น descarado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคฟเคตเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช unverschรคmt
๐ฎ๐ฉ berani
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทัะพัะพะผะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bezczelny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใใพใใ
๐ซ๐ท effrontรฉ
๐ช๐ธ descarado
๐น๐ท รผstelik
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ดํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุญ
๐จ๐ฟ neomalenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ neprรญstojnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ขๆ ่ป
๐ธ๐ฎ sramoten
๐ฎ๐ธ fyndugur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะบััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษsarษtli
๐ฒ๐ฝ descarado
Etymology
The word 'arrant' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the term 'aren't,' which means 'to be, to exist.' The spelling evolved over time, with influences from Old French and Middle Dutch. In its initial usage, 'arrant' referred to something being at a distance or something that was of certain quality in relation to a specified point. By the late 16th century, it began to be used more commonly to express disapproval, particularly in literary works. Writers such as Shakespeare utilized 'arrant' in their language, solidifying its negative connotation in the English lexicon. The transformation of its usage reflects broader linguistic shifts in expressing disapproval and condemnation, transitioning from a neutral beginning to the strong negative emphasis recognized today.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,119 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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