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unprotesting

pro·test
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun proh-test; verb pruh-test, proh-test]
    • /noun ˈproʊ tɛst; verb prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun proh-test; verb pruh-test, proh-test]
    • /noun ˈproʊ tɛst; verb prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst/

Definitions of unprotesting word

  • noun unprotesting an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation. 1
  • noun unprotesting Commerce. a formal notarial certificate attesting the fact that a check, note, or bill of exchange has been presented for acceptance or payment and that it has been refused. the action taken to fix the liability for a dishonored bill of exchange or note. 1
  • noun unprotesting Law. (upon one's payment of a tax or other state or city exaction) a formal statement disputing the legality of the demand. a written and attested declaration made by the master of a ship stating the circumstances under which some damage has happened to the ship or cargo, or other circumstances involving the liability of the officers, crew, etc. 1
  • noun unprotesting Sports. a formal objection or complaint made to an official. 1
  • verb without object unprotesting to give manifest expression to objection or disapproval; remonstrate. 1
  • verb without object unprotesting to make solemn or earnest declaration. 1
See all 12 definitions of unprotesting

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Origin of unprotesting

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (noun) Middle English < Middle French (French protêt), derivative of protester to protest < Latin prōtestārī to declare publicly, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + testārī to testify, derivative of testis a witness; (v.) late Middle English protesten < Middle French protester

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Parts of speech for Unprotesting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Unprotesting

unprotesting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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 unprotesting

adj unprotesting

  • longsuffering — enduring injury, trouble, or provocation long and patiently.

adjective unprotesting

  • accommodated — to do a kindness or a favor to; oblige: to accommodate a friend by helping him move to a new apartment.
  • adjusted — psychologically well or badly equipped to cope with reality and ordinary life and relationships
  • nonresisting — Unresisting; without resistance.
All 4 Synonyms of unprotesting

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