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dumped

 

[ dʌmpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional context

To be 'dumped' refers to the end of a romantic relationship, where one person unilaterally decides to terminate the relationship, often without mutual agreement. This term is commonly associated with feelings of heartbreak, disappointment, and betrayal.

Synonyms

cast off, ended, rejected, terminated

Examples of usage

  • She was dumped after dating him for six months.
  • He felt devastated after being dumped via text.
  • No one wants to be dumped, especially in public.
  • Many people find it hard to cope after they've been dumped.
Context #2 | Verb

disposal context

In another context, 'to dump' can also refer to the act of disposing of something, such as trash or unwanted items, typically in a careless or hasty manner. This usage denotes a lack of care for the items being discarded.

Synonyms

discard, dispose, jettison, throw away

Examples of usage

  • He dumped all the old furniture in the yard.
  • They dumped their trash at the designated area.
  • Please don't dump your waste here.
  • She dumped her old clothes at the charity.

Translations

Translations of the word "dumped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despejado

🇮🇳 फेंका हुआ

🇩🇪 abgeladen

🇮🇩 dibuang

🇺🇦 скинутий

🇵🇱 wyrzucony

🇯🇵 捨てられた

🇫🇷 déversé

🇪🇸 desechado

🇹🇷 atılmış

🇰🇷 버려진

🇸🇦 مُهْمَل

🇨🇿 vyhozený

🇸🇰 vyhodený

🇨🇳 被丢弃的

🇸🇮 odvržen

🇮🇸 hent

🇰🇿 қалдырылған

🇬🇪 გატყდილი

🇦🇿 atılmış

🇲🇽 desechado

Word origin

The term 'dump' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the word 'dumpy', which meant to fall heavily or to drop suddenly. The use of 'dumped' in the emotional context began to surface around the 20th century, as relationships and dating became a more prominent part of social interactions. Initially, the word was used informally, but over time it became widely accepted in popular culture to describe breakups. The term can also be linked to earlier meanings associated with heavy or unceremonious disposal, reflecting a lack of care or respect for whatever is being discarded. As such, the dual meanings of the term draw from its roots in both physical actions of disposal and emotional disconnection.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,141, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.