unrebuked
|un-re-buked|
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/ˌʌn.rɪˈbjuːkt/
(rebuke)
sharp criticism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unrebuked' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'rebuke' from Old French 'rebuchier', meaning 'to beat back'.
Historical Evolution
'rebuchier' transformed into the Middle English word 'rebuken', and eventually became the modern English word 'rebuke'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rebuke' meant 'to beat back', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to criticize sharply'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having been rebuked or reprimanded.
Despite his mistakes, he remained unrebuked by his superiors.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42