unscolded
|un-scold-ed|
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/ʌnˈskoʊldɪd/
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/ʌnˈskəʊldɪd/
(scold)
harsh reprimand
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unscolded' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'scold', which comes from Middle English 'scolden', meaning 'to reprimand'.
Historical Evolution
'scold' changed from the Middle English word 'scolden' and eventually became the modern English word 'scold'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'scold' meant 'to reprimand or rebuke', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having been scolded or reprimanded.
The child remained unscolded despite his mischief.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42