Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɝ/
noun the action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something
A1 She did not speak up in class because of her demur nature.
A2 His demur attitude often made it difficult for others to understand his true feelings.
B1 The demur of the team leader surprised everyone, as she was usually very outspoken.
B2 Despite her demur appearance, she was a fierce competitor on the tennis court.
C1 The politician's demur response to the controversial question raised suspicions among the audience.
C2 Her demur demeanor belied the strong convictions she held on social justice issues.
verb raise objections or show reluctance
A1 She demurred when asked to join the dance.
A2 He demurred at the suggestion of going skydiving.
B1 The team demurred at the proposal to change their strategy.
B2 The CEO demurred from making a decision until further information was provided.
C1 The professor demurred from endorsing the controversial theory.
C2 The politician demurred from commenting on the scandal until more facts were revealed.
formal The lawyer advised his client to demur during the trial.
informal She always demurs when asked to join in on group activities.
slang I don't want to demur, but I really don't feel like going out tonight.
figurative Despite the pressure, he did not demur from his principles.
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