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Foresworn: meaning, definitions and examples

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foresworn

 

[ ˌfɔrˈswɔrn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

previous oath

Foresworn refers to someone who has broken a vow or an oath. This term is often used in literary or formal contexts to describe a person who has betrayed a promise or commitment, indicating a deep sense of dishonor. Such individuals are seen as untrustworthy and disloyal, having once pledged allegiance or fidelity but now acting in a way that contradicts that pledge.

Synonyms

betrayed, dishonored, renounced, unfaithful

Examples of usage

  • The knight was deemed foresworn for abandoning his post.
  • She felt foresworn after breaking her promise to her friend.
  • A foresworn ally is often the most dangerous foe.

Translations

Translations of the word "foresworn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renunciado

🇮🇳 त्याग दिया गया

🇩🇪 verstoßen

🇮🇩 terlupakan

🇺🇦 засуджений

🇵🇱 wyrzeczony

🇯🇵 追放された

🇫🇷 renié

🇪🇸 desterrado

🇹🇷 reddedilmiş

🇰🇷 추방당한

🇸🇦 مُطَرَد

🇨🇿 vyloučený

🇸🇰 vylúčený

🇨🇳 被放逐的

🇸🇮 izgnan

🇮🇸 úthýddur

🇰🇿 кешірілмеген

🇬🇪 გადაყრილი

🇦🇿 qovulmuş

🇲🇽 desterrado

Word origin

The term 'foresworn' combines the prefix 'fore-', meaning 'before' or 'in advance', with 'sworn', the past participle of 'swear'. Its origins trace back to the Old English word 'forsworian', which meant to 'deny upon oath' or 'to swear falsely'. This word was derived from the Proto-Germanic '*furswerwōną', which emphasizes an action taken against an oath. As language evolved through Middle English, it was recorded as 'foresworen', continuing to reflect themes of betrayal and commitment. Over centuries, the nuanced connotation of foresworn has been utilized in literature to illustrate moral dilemmas and the consequences of broken vows.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,179, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.