Shun

Pronunciation: /ʃʌn/

Definitions of shun

verb to persistently avoid, ignore, or reject something or someone

Example Sentences

A1 She shuns social gatherings because she is shy.

A2 He shunned his old friends after they betrayed him.

B1 The company shunned the use of plastic in their packaging to be more environmentally friendly.

B2 The politician was shunned by his party after the scandal was exposed.

C1 The artist shuns mainstream galleries and prefers to exhibit in independent spaces.

C2 Despite his fame, the actor shuns the spotlight and prefers a quiet life away from the public eye.

Examples of shun in a Sentence

formal In some cultures, individuals who do not follow societal norms may be shunned by the community.

informal I heard that if you don't wear the right clothes to the party, you'll be shunned by the popular kids.

slang She shunned him after he cheated on her with her best friend.

figurative The company shunned traditional marketing tactics in favor of a more innovative approach.

Grammatical Forms of shun

• past tense: shunned
• plural: shuns
• comparative: more shunned
• superlative: most shunned
• present tense: shun
• future tense: will shun
• perfect tense: have shunned
• continuous tense: is shunning
• singular: shun
• positive degree: shun
• infinitive: to shun
• gerund: shunning
• participle: shunned

Origin and Evolution of shun

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shun' originated from the Old English word 'scunian' which means to avoid or shun.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shun' has retained its original meaning of avoiding or steering clear of something or someone. It has also been used in various contexts to convey the idea of rejection or disregard.