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take a dim view of

take a dim view of
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [teyk ey dim vyoo uhv, ov]
    • /teɪk eɪ dɪm vyu ʌv, ɒv/
    • /teɪk ə dɪm vjuː əv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [teyk ey dim vyoo uhv, ov]
    • /teɪk eɪ dɪm vyu ʌv, ɒv/

Definitions of take a dim view of words

  • adjective take a dim view of not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light: a dim room; a dim flashlight. 1
  • adjective take a dim view of not seen clearly or in detail; indistinct: a dim object in the distance. 1
  • adjective take a dim view of not clear to the mind; vague: a dim idea. 1
  • adjective take a dim view of not brilliant; dull in luster: a dim color. 1
  • adjective take a dim view of not clear or distinct to the senses; faint: a dim sound. 1
  • adjective take a dim view of not seeing clearly: eyes dim with tears. 1
See all 15 definitions of take a dim view of

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Origin of take a dim view of

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English, Old English dim(me), cognate with Old Frisian dim, Old Norse dimmr

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Parts of speech for Take a dim view of

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Take a dim view of

take a dim view of popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for take a dim view of

verb take a dim view of

  • dis-favored — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
  • discommend — to express disapproval of; belittle; disparage. The diners discommended the wine.
  • discountenance — to disconcert, embarrass, or abash: With his composure, he survived every attempt to discountenance him.
  • disfavored — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
  • frown on — to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl.
All 9 Synonyms of take a dim view of

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