Chidden: meaning, definitions and examples
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chidden
[ ˈtʃɪdən ]
past tense
Chidden is the past participle of the verb 'chide', which means to scold or rebuke someone. It typically refers to someone who has been reprimanded, often in a mild or corrective manner. The term can convey a sense of disappointment or disapproval without being excessively harsh. While it is not commonly used in modern English, it carries a historical charm that can evoke a sense of antiquity in literature. The usage of 'chidden' reflects a more formal or poetic form of language.
Synonyms
admonished, rebuked, reprimanded, scolded.
Examples of usage
- He was chidden for not doing his homework.
- She felt chidden after her teacher's remarks.
- They were chidden for their thoughtless behavior.
Translations
Translations of the word "chidden" in other languages:
🇵🇹 criança
- filho
- filha
🇮🇳 बच्चा
- बच्ची
- संतान
🇩🇪 Kind
- Sohn
- Tochter
🇮🇩 anak
- putra
- putri
🇺🇦 дитина
- син
- дочка
🇵🇱 dziecko
- syn
- córka
🇯🇵 子供
- 息子
- 娘
🇫🇷 enfant
- fils
- fille
🇪🇸 niño
- hijo
- hija
🇹🇷 çocuk
- oğul
- kız
🇰🇷 아이
- 아들
- 딸
🇸🇦 طفل
- ابن
- ابنة
🇨🇿 dítě
- syn
- dcera
🇸🇰 dieťa
- syn
- dcéra
🇨🇳 孩子
- 儿子
- 女儿
🇸🇮 otrok
- sin
- hči
🇮🇸 barn
- sonur
- dóttir
🇰🇿 бала
- ұл
- қыз
🇬🇪 ბავშვი
- შვილი
- ძე
- შვილი
🇦🇿 uşaq
- oğul
- qız
🇲🇽 niño
- hijo
- hija
Etymology
The word 'chidden' originates from Middle English, where it was derived from the Old English verb 'cidan'. This verb meant to 'rebuke' or 'scold', revealing its roots in the Germanic language family. The transition from 'cidan' to 'chide' marks a significant linguistic evolution during the Middle Ages, as English absorbed and transformed many words from its early influences. The form 'chidden' was standardized in English usage as a past participle, largely in literary contexts. Although the word 'chide' is still used in modern English, 'chidden' has become less common and is often viewed as archaic. However, it can still be found in older texts or poetry, signifying moments of discipline or admonishment.