Jilting: meaning, definitions and examples

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jilting

 

[ หˆdส’ษชltษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional context

Jilting refers to the act of suddenly rejecting or abandoning a lover or a significant other. It typically occurs in the context of romantic relationships when one partner decides to break off the relationship unexpectedly, causing emotional distress to the other party.

Synonyms

abandoning, betraying, rejecting.

Examples of usage

  • She felt devastated after being jilted at the altar.
  • He jilted her without any warning, leaving her heartbroken.
  • Jilting can have long-lasting effects on someone's emotional wellbeing.

Translations

Translations of the word "jilting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abandonar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เค–เคพ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verlassen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meninggalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธะฝัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porzuciฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจใฆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abandonner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abandonar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terk etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ„๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opustit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opustiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ›ๅผƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapustiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirgefa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‚ะฐะฟ ะบะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rk etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abandonar

Etymology

The term 'jilt' is believed to have originated in the early 17th century, likely derived from the dialectical English 'jilt', which means to deceive or to trick. The root of the word can be traced back to the Old French word 'gilter', meaning a 'coward', which reflects the nature of betrayal in a romantic context. Over the centuries, 'jilting' has evolved in its usage, becoming a common term to describe the act of abruptly ending a romantic relationship without warning. The emotional repercussions of jilting have been explored in literature and art, highlighting the pain and shock often experienced by those left behind. This word serves as a reminder of the complexities and vulnerabilities in human relationships, illustrating how love can intertwine with heartache.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,568, 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.