unpraised

adjective

un·​praised
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: not praised : not extolled in praise

Word History

Etymology

un- entry 1 + praised, past participle of praise

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpraised was in the 14th century

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“Unpraised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpraised. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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