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Riddance: meaning, definitions and examples

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riddance

 

[ ˈrɪdəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general usage

Riddance refers to the act of getting rid of something undesirable or the feeling of relief after having done so. It encapsulates the idea of removal and liberation from burdensome or annoying situations or entities.

Synonyms

disposal, elimination, liberation, removal

Examples of usage

  • I felt a great sense of riddance when I quit my toxic job.
  • The riddance of old furniture created more space in the room.
  • After the debate, the riddance of false information was necessary.
  • She celebrated her riddance from the difficult relationship.

Translations

Translations of the word "riddance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desapego

🇮🇳 मुक्ति

🇩🇪 Befreiung

🇮🇩 penghilangan

🇺🇦 звільнення

🇵🇱 pozbycie się

🇯🇵 解放 (かいほう)

🇫🇷 débarquement

🇪🇸 liberación

🇹🇷 kurtuluş

🇰🇷 해방 (haebang)

🇸🇦 تحرير (tahrir)

🇨🇿 osvobození

🇸🇰 oslobodenie

🇨🇳 解脱 (jiětuō)

🇸🇮 rešitev

🇮🇸 frelsi

🇰🇿 босату

🇬🇪 განთავისუფლება (gantavisupleba)

🇦🇿 azadlıq

🇲🇽 liberación

Etymology

The word 'riddance' has its origins in the early Middle English period, derived from the combination of the prefix 'rid', meaning to free or to remove, and the suffix '-ance', which denotes a state or quality. The term began to appear in English texts by the late 15th century, indicating a process or act by which something unwanted is disposed of. Over time, 'riddance' has evolved to represent not only the act of removal but also the emotional relief associated with it. The use of the word often carries a positive connotation, reflecting liberation from constraints or negatives, and it has been solidified in the English language through common phrases such as 'good riddance'.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,353 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.