unpreferred

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Definitions of unpreferred word

verb with object unpreferred to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than: to prefer beef to chicken. 1
verb with object unpreferred Law. to give priority, as to one creditor over another. 1
verb with object unpreferred to put forward or present (a statement, suit, charge, etc.) for consideration or sanction. 1
verb with object unpreferred to put forward or advance, as in rank or office; promote: to be preferred for advancement. 1
adjective unpreferred not preferred 0
adjective unpreferred Not preferred. 0

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English preferre < Latin praeferre to bear before, set before, prefer, equivalent to prae- pre- + ferre to bear1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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