shunned

[ shuhnd ]

adjective

1. avoided by people out of dislike, mistrust, disapproval, etc.:

   We might get more people to join the much shunned hospitality sector if wages were increased.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of shun.

Other Words From

• un·shunned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of shunned¹

shun ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Mr Rolston said "branding logic" suggests companies "lean into" their current perception with the public, but Jaguar appears to have shunned that.

From BBC

While John Lewis shunned celebrities, some other adverts are fronted by famous faces.

From BBC

That includes marrying a much older, undead Greek peasant shunned by this social caste’s peers.

From Salon

Or for Arab Americans who shunned Harris because of the Biden administration’s stance on Israel and Gaza?

From Los Angeles Times

The embattled leader has cut an isolated figure since the coup, and been shunned by the regional gatherings which are usually attended by Burmese leaders.

From BBC

Related Words

• abominable
• inadmissible
• loathsome
• objectionable
• troublesome
• unsatisfactory
• unsavory
• unwanted
• unwelcome