unexpectedly-fired
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-fired|
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈfaɪərd/
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈfaɪəd/
(fire)
burning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fire' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fyr', where 'fyr' meant 'a burning mass of material'.
Historical Evolution
'fyr' transformed into the Middle English word 'fir', and eventually became the modern English word 'fire'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a burning mass', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to dismiss from employment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
terminated from a job or position without prior notice or anticipation.
He was unexpectedly-fired from his job last week.
Synonyms
suddenly-dismissedabruptly-terminated
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/06/18 04:22