Dim View

Pronunciation: /dɪm vjuː/

Definitions of dim view

noun A person's opinion or perspective on something, often negative or critical

Example Sentences

A1 My teacher has a dim view of students who don't do their homework.

A2 The boss takes a dim view of employees who are frequently late.

B1 The company's shareholders have a dim view of the CEO's decision to cut employee benefits.

B2 The judge has a dim view of repeat offenders who show no remorse for their crimes.

C1 The committee members have a dim view of the proposed changes to the company's policies.

C2 The public has a dim view of politicians who are caught in corruption scandals.

Examples of dim view in a Sentence

formal The board members took a dim view of the company's financial performance.

informal My parents take a dim view of me staying out late with my friends.

slang The teacher took a dim view of us talking during class.

figurative She always takes a dim view of people who don't recycle.

Grammatical Forms of dim view

• past tense: viewed dimly
• plural: dim views
• comparative: dimmer view
• superlative: dimmest view
• present tense: views dimly
• future tense: will view dimly
• perfect tense: have viewed dimly
• continuous tense: is viewing dimly
• singular: dim view
• positive degree: bright view
• infinitive: to view dimly
• gerund: viewing dimly
• participle: viewed dimly

Origin and Evolution of dim view

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'dim view' originates from Middle English, where 'dim' meant obscure or indistinct and 'view' referred to perspective or opinion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'dim view' has retained its original meaning of having a negative or pessimistic opinion about something, but has also come to be used more broadly to indicate a lack of clarity or understanding in a situation.