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Chastened: meaning, definitions and examples

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chastened

 

[ ˈʧeɪsənd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling humbled

Chastened refers to a state of being made to feel a sense of shame or regret, often after an experience that serves as a correction or reminder of one's limitations or faults. It can indicate a shift in attitude, leading to greater humility and self-awareness.

Synonyms

disciplined, humbled, restrained

Examples of usage

  • After the failure, she felt chastened and more reflective.
  • His chastened demeanor made it clear that he had learned from the mistake.
  • The chastened student realized the importance of studying harder.

Translations

Translations of the word "chastened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corrigido

🇮🇳 संयमित

🇩🇪 bestraft

🇮🇩 dihukum

🇺🇦 покараний

🇵🇱 ukarany

🇯🇵 懲戒された

🇫🇷 châtié

🇪🇸 castigado

🇹🇷 cezalandırılmış

🇰🇷 징계받은

🇸🇦 معاقب

🇨🇿 potrestan

🇸🇰 potrestaný

🇨🇳 受惩罚的

🇸🇮 kaznovan

🇮🇸 refsaður

🇰🇿 жазаланған

🇬🇪 მომსხურებული

🇦🇿 cəzalandırılmış

🇲🇽 castigado

Etymology

The word 'chasten' derives from the Old French 'chastier', meaning 'to punish' or 'to correct', which itself comes from the Latin 'castigare' meaning 'to punish' or 'to correct'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader meaning of instilling discipline or teaching a lesson through experience, rather than merely through punishment. The ”-ed” suffix indicates a past participle, reflecting the result of having undergone such chastening experiences. Historically, chastening has been associated with moral and spiritual connotations, often linked to the idea of personal growth and improvement following adversity. In literature, the term has been utilized to illustrate character development, where protagonists face challenges that lead to introspection and maturation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,250, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.