Unfrequented: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfrequented
[ ʌnˈfriːkwəntɪd ]
rarely visited
Unfrequented refers to a place that is not often visited or frequented by people. It implies a level of isolation or abandonment, suggesting that the area in question is quiet or less populated. This term can describe locations such as remote trails, underused roads, or sparsely inhabited regions.
Synonyms
abandoned, deserted, isolated, neglected.
Examples of usage
- They hiked along an unfrequented path in the woods.
- The unfrequented beach was a perfect spot for solitude.
- She preferred to explore unfrequented areas during her travels.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfrequented" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pouco frequentado
🇮🇳 अपरिचित
🇩🇪 wenig frequentiert
🇮🇩 tidak sering dikunjungi
🇺🇦 недосвідчений
🇵🇱 mało uczęszczany
🇯🇵 あまり訪れない
🇫🇷 peu fréquenté
🇪🇸 poco frecuentado
🇹🇷 seyrek ziyaret edilen
🇰🇷 드물게 방문하는
🇸🇦 غير متكرر
🇨🇿 málo navštěvovaný
🇸🇰 málo navštevovaný
🇨🇳 不常去的
🇸🇮 redko obiskovan
🇮🇸 sjaldan heimsótt
🇰🇿 сирек кездесетін
🇬🇪 არასდროს ჩასული
🇦🇿 nadir ziyarət olunan
🇲🇽 poco frecuentado
Etymology
The word 'unfrequented' originates from the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation, combined with the past participle 'frequented' of the verb 'to frequent'. 'Frequent' comes from the Latin word 'frequentare', meaning 'to visit often' or 'to crowd'. The prefix 'un-' alters the meaning to its opposite, thus describing places that people do not visit often. The use of the term has evolved over time, but it retains the core idea of desolation or infrequent use. In literature and descriptions of travel, 'unfrequented' often evokes imagery of peaceful and serene locations, contrasting chaotic or well-trodden spots. Overall, it paints a picture of natural beauty awaiting discovery by those willing to venture away from the usual paths.