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Definition of Cinderella
: one resembling the fairy-tale Cinderella: such as
a
: one suffering undeserved neglect
b
: one suddenly lifted from obscurity to honor or significance
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“Cinderella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cinderella. Accessed 16 Sep. 2021.
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Cinderella
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English Language Learners Definition of Cinderella
: someone or something that is ignored but that deserves attention or credit
: someone or something (such as a sports team) that is not expected to do well but that succeeds or wins in a very exciting way
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The first known use of Cinderella was in 1840
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