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sidelined

 

[ ˈsaɪdˌlaɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports context

To be sidelined means to be pushed to the side or excluded from a particular activity, often due to injury or other circumstances. In sports, it refers to players who are unable to participate in games because of a physical issue, which can significantly impact a team's performance. Being sidelined can also extend to professional environments where individuals may be overlooked or not included in decision-making processes, impacting their career advancement.

Synonyms

excluded, isolated, marginalized, overlooked

Examples of usage

  • The star player was sidelined for the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
  • She felt sidelined in meetings where her ideas were ignored.
  • After the car accident, he was sidelined from work for several weeks.

Translations

Translations of the word "sidelined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marginalizado

🇮🇳 पक्षधर

🇩🇪 außen vor gelassen

🇮🇩 dikesampingkan

🇺🇦 відсторонений

🇵🇱 odstawiony na bok

🇯🇵 脇に置かれた

🇫🇷 mis de côté

🇪🇸 marginado

🇹🇷 kenara itilmiş

🇰🇷 제외된

🇸🇦 مهمش

🇨🇿 vyloučený

🇸🇰 odsunutý

🇨🇳 被边缘化

🇸🇮 odrinjen

🇮🇸 hliðraður

🇰🇿 қалып қойған

🇬🇪 მარგინალიზებული

🇦🇿 kənara atılmış

🇲🇽 marginado

Word origin

The term 'sidelined' comes from the combination of 'side' and 'line'. The word 'side' originates from the Old English 'sīde', which referred to the lateral aspect of something, often meaning 'at or to one side'. 'Line' also has its roots in Old English as 'līn', which means a rope or string, often signifying a boundary or mark. In sports, the term became popularized in the late 20th century, particularly in the context of American football and basketball, where players can be physically removed from the game, usually due to injury or punishment. Over time, 'sidelined' has also taken on broader meanings that encompass social and professional exclusion, making it a versatile term that reflects both physical and metaphorical standings within various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,541 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.