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- [dis-uh-blahyj]
- /ˌdɪs əˈblaɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-blahyj]
- /ˌdɪs əˈblaɪdʒ/
Definitions of disobliged word
- verb with object disobliged to refuse or neglect to oblige; act contrary to the desire or convenience of; fail to accommodate. 1
- verb with object disobliged to give offense to; affront: to be disobliged by a tactless remark. 1
- verb with object disobliged to cause inconvenience to; incommode: to be disobliged by an uninvited guest. 1
- noun disobliged Simple past tense and past participle of disoblige. 1
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Origin of disobliged
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Middle French desobliger, equivalent to des- dis-1 + obliger to oblige
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Parts of speech for Disobliged
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disobliged popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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disobliged usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disobliged
verb disobliged
- annoyed — If you are annoyed, you are fairly angry about something.
- displeased — to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
- affronted — experiencing an insult
- bothered — worried or concerned
- discommoded — Simple past tense and past participle of discommode.
Antonyms for disobliged
verb disobliged
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- appeased — to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe: to appease an angry king.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
- flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
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