Disrecommend

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪsˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

Definitions of disrecommend

verb to advise against or not recommend something

Example Sentences

A1 I disrecommend eating too much candy before dinner.

A2 The doctor disrecommends smoking for a healthier lifestyle.

B1 The travel agent disrecommends booking flights during peak holiday season.

B2 Experts disrecommend using this particular brand of sunscreen due to its low protection level.

C1 The committee disrecommends implementing the proposed policy due to potential negative consequences.

C2 The renowned chef disrecommends using artificial ingredients in gourmet dishes for authenticity.

Examples of disrecommend in a Sentence

formal I must disrecommend this course of action as it may lead to legal repercussions.

informal I would disrecommend watching that movie, it was really boring.

slang I totally disrecommend going to that restaurant, the food is terrible.

figurative I disrecommend diving into that project without proper planning, it could end in disaster.

Grammatical Forms of disrecommend

past tense

disrecommended

plural

disrecommends

comparative

more disrecommended

superlative

most disrecommended

present tense

disrecommends

future tense

will disrecommend

perfect tense

have disrecommended

continuous tense

is disrecommending

singular

disrecommends

positive degree

disrecommends

infinitive

disrecommend

gerund

disrecommending

participle

disrecommended

Origin and Evolution of disrecommend

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'disrecommend' is believed to have originated from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the word 'recommend' meaning 'to suggest or endorse something'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disrecommend' has maintained its original meaning of advising against or not endorsing something, though it is not as commonly used as its counterpart 'recommend'.