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Shunned: meaning, definitions and examples

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shunned

 

[ ʃʌnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social interaction

To shun someone or something means to deliberately avoid or reject them. It often implies a strong sense of disapproval or condemnation. This term is used in contexts where a person or group isolates someone as a form of social punishment. Shunning can occur in various communities, especially in religious or close-knit groups, where breaking norms leads to ostracism.

Synonyms

alienate, avoid, eschew, neglect, reject

Examples of usage

  • He was shunned by his peers after the incident.
  • The community decided to shun her for her controversial opinions.
  • They chose to shun the product after hearing the negative reviews.

Translations

Translations of the word "shunned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evitado

🇮🇳 परित्यक्त

🇩🇪 gemieden

🇮🇩 dihindari

🇺🇦 ігнорований

🇵🇱 wykluczony

🇯🇵 避けられた

🇫🇷 évité

🇪🇸 evitado

🇹🇷 kaçınılan

🇰🇷 피한

🇸🇦 مُتجنّب

🇨🇿 vyhýbaný

🇸🇰 vyhýbaný

🇨🇳 被回避的

🇸🇮 izogiban

🇮🇸 forðast

🇰🇿 қашқақталған

🇬🇪 გამორიცხული

🇦🇿 qaçırılan

🇲🇽 evitado

Etymology

The word 'shun' originates from the Old English term 'scon', which means to avoid or to be wary of someone or something. It has its roots in the Proto-Germanic *skunō, signifying to 'shun' or 'to avoid'. Over time, it evolved through Middle English as 'shunnen', indicating a more conscious act of avoidance. The act of shunning is often linked to social customs and religious practices, signifying a collective disapproval that dates back centuries. Historically, shunning has been employed as a form of social control or punishment, reinforcing group norms by isolating those who deviate from expected behaviors. Its use has persisted into modern contexts, maintaining its relevance as societies navigate issues of acceptance and rejection.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,730, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.