unreprimanded
|un-rep-ri-mand-ed|
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/ˌʌnˌrɛprɪˈmændɪd/
(reprimand)
formal disapproval
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreprimanded' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reprimand' from French 'réprimander', which meant 'to rebuke'.
Historical Evolution
'réprimander' transformed into the English word 'reprimand', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'unreprimanded'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reprimand' meant 'to rebuke', and 'unreprimanded' has retained the meaning of 'not rebuked'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having received a reprimand or rebuke.
Despite his mistakes, he remained unreprimanded by his supervisor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45