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shunned

[ʃʌnd]

shunned Definition

persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution..

Using shunned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shunned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    After the scandal, he was shunned by his colleagues.

  • Example

    The group shunned her after she spoke out against their leader.

  • Example

    He shunned all forms of social media.

  • Example

    She shunned the limelight and preferred to work behind the scenes.

shunned Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for shunned

Phrases with shunned

  • to avoid someone completely

    Example

    After the argument, she shunned him like the plague.

  • to avoid or neglect one's duty or obligation

    Example

    He shunned his responsibility as a parent and left his children to be raised by their grandparents.

  • to reject or avoid the use of force or aggression

    Example

    The organization advocates for peaceful protests and shuns violence.

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Summary: shunned in Brief

'Shunned' [ʃʌnd] means to persistently avoid, ignore, or reject someone or something due to antipathy or caution. It can refer to social exclusion, as in 'The group shunned her after she spoke out against their leader,' or personal choices, as in 'He shunned all forms of social media.' 'Shun someone like the plague' is an idiom that means to avoid someone completely.