shunned

American

[shuhnd] / ʃʌnd /

adjective

avoided by people out of dislike, mistrust, disapproval, etc..

We might get more people to join the much shunned hospitality sector if wages were increased.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of shun.

Other Word Forms

unshunned

adjective

Etymology

Origin of shunned

shun ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Shunned by neighbors who are certain they must have known about their husbands’ crimes, the three strike up a friendship as they struggle to find meaning in their new lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Shunned by her town and living alone, she’s the only one who can battle an onslaught of aliens and their mind probes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2024

Shunned in Ohio, Leslie did what many people had done before and have done since—he moved to New York to start over.

From Slate • Dec. 28, 2023

Shunned by America post-SNL, O'Connor continued to release music and tour.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2023

Shunned by the Democrats, he had run as an independent.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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