Outstaying: meaning, definitions and examples
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outstaying
[ aʊtˈsteɪɪŋ ]
staying too long
To outstay means to remain in a place longer than is expected or reasonable, often leading to discomfort for oneself or others. It can imply overstaying a welcome, where someone is perceived as lingering beyond an appropriate time frame.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He felt awkward after outstaying his welcome at the party.
- They decided to leave early to avoid outstaying their invitation.
- She realized she was outstaying her time with her friends during the weekend visit.
Translations
Translations of the word "outstaying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 permanecer demais
🇮🇳 अधिक समय तक रहना
🇩🇪 überstay
🇮🇩 tinggal terlalu lama
🇺🇦 перебування занадто довго
🇵🇱 przebywanie za długo
🇯🇵 居座る
🇫🇷 rester trop longtemps
🇪🇸 permanecer demasiado tiempo
🇹🇷 gereğinden fazla kalmak
🇰🇷 너무 오래 머무르다
🇸🇦 البقاء لفترة طويلة
🇨🇿 přetrvávání příliš dlouho
🇸🇰 prezidenta príliš dlho
🇨🇳 逗留过久
🇸🇮 ostajanje predolgo
🇮🇸 vera of lengi
🇰🇿 ұзақ уақыт болу
🇬🇪 გრძელვადიანი ყოფნა
🇦🇿 çox uzun müddət qalmaq
🇲🇽 permanecer demasiado tiempo
Etymology
The term 'outstaying' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-' and the verb 'stay.' The prefix 'out-' often conveys the idea of surpassing or exceeding. 'Stay' comes from Old English 'stǣgan,' meaning to remain in a place. The usage of 'outstay' can be traced back to the 19th century, when it began to encapsulate the concept of remaining beyond the boundaries of appropriateness. Over time, it has evolved to imply not just the physical act of staying but also the social implications of one's presence being unwelcome or burdensome past a certain point. The word highlights certain social norms regarding hospitality and the unwritten rules of guest behavior. Today, 'outstaying' is commonly used in both casual conversation and formal contexts to describe a situation where one's continued presence is no longer desired.