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hoarded

 

[ hɔːrdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

storage habit

To hoard means to accumulate and store away items, often in a secretive or excessive manner. This action typically involves keeping items that may not be immediately useful or needed, reflecting a fear of scarcity or loss. Hoarding can take on various forms, ranging from the collection of tangible items like food and clothes to more abstract concepts like information or wealth. It is often associated with psychological issues, as individuals may find it difficult to part with their possessions, regardless of their actual value.

Synonyms

accumulate, amass, collect, stockpile

Examples of usage

  • She hoarded food during the pandemic.
  • He hoarded books in his small apartment.
  • Many people hoarded supplies before the hurricane.
  • The collector hoarded stamps from around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoarded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acumulado

🇮🇳 इकट्ठा किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gehortet

🇮🇩 disimpan

🇺🇦 запасений

🇵🇱 nagromadzony

🇯🇵 蓄えられた

🇫🇷 entassé

🇪🇸 acumulado

🇹🇷 biriktirilmiş

🇰🇷 저장된

🇸🇦 مخزّن

🇨🇿 nasbíraný

🇸🇰 zhromaždený

🇨🇳 囤积的

🇸🇮 nabrani

🇮🇸 safnað

🇰🇿 жиналған

🇬🇪 აგროვებული

🇦🇿 yığılmış

🇲🇽 acumulado

Etymology

The word 'hoard' originates from the Old English 'hord', which meant treasure or a hidden stockpile. This medieval term was often used in the context of valuable resources being safeguarded to ensure availability during times of scarcity. The etymological roots can be traced further back to Proto-Germanic '*hurdiz', which also referred to a store or treasure. Over time, 'hoard' has evolved to represent not just the act of storing physical goods but has also taken on psychological dimensions, particularly in relation to compulsive behaviors observed in modern society. The concept of hoarding has been widely discussed in psychology, particularly concerning hoarding disorder, recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, which describes the excessive accumulation of items and the distress associated with their disposal.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,892, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.