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Disobliged: meaning, definitions and examples

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disobliged

 

[ ˌdɪs.əˈblaɪdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to refuse help

To disoblige someone means to refuse to accommodate or assist them. This term is often used in formal contexts when expressing a denial of a request or service.

Synonyms

deny, dismiss, refuse

Examples of usage

  • He disobliged his friends by not attending the party.
  • She felt disobliged to help him with his project.
  • The manager disobliged the request for additional resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "disobliged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desobrigado

🇮🇳 अनादर किया हुआ

🇩🇪 unverpflichtet

🇮🇩 tidak terikat

🇺🇦 непідпорядкований

🇵🇱 niezobowiązany

🇯🇵 義務がない

🇫🇷 déchargé

🇪🇸 desobligado

🇹🇷 yükümlülükten muaf

🇰🇷 의무가 없는

🇸🇦 غير ملزم

🇨🇿 nezavázaný

🇸🇰 nezaviazaný

🇨🇳 不受约束的

🇸🇮 neobvezan

🇮🇸 óskuldur

🇰🇿 міндеттемесіз

🇬🇪 არაზომბირებული

🇦🇿 öhdəlikdən azad

🇲🇽 desobligado

Word origin

The word 'disoblige' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' combined with 'oblige,' which comes from the Latin 'obligare,' meaning 'to bind' or 'to oblige.' The use of 'disoblige' dates back to the early 18th century and was primarily used in formal or literary contexts. It conveys a sense of not fulfilling an obligation or a duty to help someone, often carrying a connotation of politeness or social etiquette. Over time, the term has been applied in various social dynamics, emphasizing the importance of mutual assistance and the repercussions of failing to meet such expectations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,757, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.