pain-ignoring
|pain-ig-nor-ing|
C2
/ˈpeɪn ɪɡˌnɔːrɪŋ/
not reacting to pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'pain-ignoring' is a modern English compound formed from 'pain' and 'ignoring', where 'pain' refers to physical or emotional suffering and 'ignoring' means not paying attention to.
Historical Evolution
'Pain-ignoring' is a recent formation in English, created by combining the noun 'pain' and the present participle 'ignoring'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described the act of ignoring pain, and it still retains this meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing someone or something that does not acknowledge or react to pain.
She showed a pain-ignoring attitude during the marathon.
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Last updated: 2025/07/27 22:38