Synonyms for uncherished
adj feeling friendless, forlornAntonyms for uncherished
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lorn
adjective. lonely
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Word Origin & History
early 14c., cherischen, from Old French cheriss-, present participle stem of chierir "to hold dear" (12c., Modern French chérir), from chier "dear," from Latin carus "dear, costly, beloved" (see whore). The Latin word also is the source of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese caro; Old Provençal, Catalan car. Related: Cherished; cherishing.
Example Sentences foruncherished
Surely the representation of an uncherished filling is not more odious than mankind.
My gardener allows me to cultivate it in an uncherished corner of one of her beds.