How Do You Spell REBUFFED?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪbˈʌft] (IPA)

The word "Rebuffed" (rɪˈbʌft) is spelled with a "re-" prefix, meaning "again" or "back," and the base word "buff." In IPA phonetic transcription, the "r" sound is represented as /r/, the short "i" sound as /ɪ/, and the "b" sound as /b/. The "u" sound is pronounced as /ʌ/, while the "f" sound is represented as /f/. Finally, the suffix "-ed" is pronounced as /d/. The word means to reject or refuse someone or something in a blunt or harsh manner.

REBUFFED Meaning and Definition

  1. Rebuffed is a verb that refers to the act of rejecting or repelling someone or something in a rude or blunt manner. When someone is rebuffed, they often attempt to initiate communication or establish a connection, only to be met with a dismissive or cold response. It entails a clear indication of disapproval or refusal, sometimes accompanied by a sense of offense or disregard.

    In social interactions, being rebuffed can provoke feelings of embarrassment, disappointment, or hurt, as the person on the receiving end may have anticipated a more positive or welcoming reaction. This term can be applied to various scenarios, such as a person asking someone for a favor or seeking affirmation, but being rebuffed instead. It can also be used to describe situations where a person makes advances towards another, such as expressing romantic interest, and is met with rejection or disinterest.

    The act of rebuffing typically communicates a lack of interest, disagreement, or a desire to maintain distance. It implies a clear message that the person or their intentions are unwelcome or not worthy of consideration. The term "rebuffed" can be used to describe various situations in personal relationships, professional settings, or even in broader societal contexts, where rejection or dismissiveness is encountered.

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Etymology of REBUFFED

The word "rebuffed" originated in the late 16th century and has its roots in the French word "rebuffe" or "rebuffade". This in turn came from the Italian word "ribuffare", which means "to puff up" or "to blow in someone's face". The term was used metaphorically, referring to a blow or strike, often with the hand or fist, to repel or reject someone or something. Over time, it evolved to its current usage, meaning to reject, repulse, or turn down someone or something in a harsh or abrupt manner.

Conjugate verb Rebuffed

CONDITIONAL

I would rebuff
we would rebuff
you would rebuff
he/she/it would rebuff
they would rebuff

FUTURE

I will rebuff
we will rebuff
you will rebuff
he/she/it will rebuff
they will rebuff

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have rebuffed
we will have rebuffed
you will have rebuffed
he/she/it will have rebuffed
they will have rebuffed

PAST

I rebuffed
we rebuffed
you rebuffed
he/she/it rebuffed
they rebuffed

PAST PERFECT

I had rebuffed
we had rebuffed
you had rebuffed
he/she/it had rebuffed
they had rebuffed

PRESENT

I rebuff
we rebuff
you rebuff
he/she/it rebuffs
they rebuff

PRESENT PERFECT

I have rebuffed
we have rebuffed
you have rebuffed
he/she/it has rebuffed
they have rebuffed
I am rebuffing
we are rebuffing
you are rebuffing
he/she/it is rebuffing
they are rebuffing
I was rebuffing
we were rebuffing
you were rebuffing
he/she/it was rebuffing
they were rebuffing
I will be rebuffing
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he/she/it will be rebuffing
they will be rebuffing
I have been rebuffing
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he/she/it has been rebuffing
they have been rebuffing
I had been rebuffing
we had been rebuffing
you had been rebuffing
he/she/it had been rebuffing
they had been rebuffing
I will have been rebuffing
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you will have been rebuffing
he/she/it will have been rebuffing
they will have been rebuffing
I would have rebuffed
we would have rebuffed
you would have rebuffed
he/she/it would have rebuffed
they would have rebuffed
I would be rebuffing
we would be rebuffing
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he/she/it would be rebuffing
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I would have been rebuffing
we would have been rebuffing
you would have been rebuffing
he/she/it would have been rebuffing
they would have been rebuffing

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