chastened — subdued or made humble by experience, especially by punishment or discipline
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: subdued or made humble by experience, especially by punishment or discipline
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃeɪsənd/
Korean meaning: 경험에 의해 겸손해진, 특히 처벌이나 훈육을 받고 나서 얌전해진
Korean pronunciation: **체이**슨드
Example Sentences
- The CEO looked chastened after the board meeting where his risky decisions were criticized.
- After his cooking disaster, Tom was chastened and never again claimed to be a master chef.
- The students returned from the principal's office looking thoroughly chastened.
chastened
ADJECTIVE//ˈtʃeɪsənd//
subdued or made humble by experience, especially by punishment or discipline
a teenager sits quietly on the edge of their bed with downcast eyes and slumped shoulders. Their posture shows complete submission after being scolded about the messy room. A stern parent stands nearby with arms crossed, having just finished delivering a firm lecture. The teenager's earlier defiant attitude has completely disappeared, replaced by quiet acceptance. Scattered clothes and books around the room show the mess that caused the discipline. The teenager now looks genuinely sorry and ready to clean up without argument. someone being subdued and made humble by experience of punishment or discipline
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From Latin castigare meaning 'to punish or correct,' which comes from castus meaning 'pure.' The idea was that punishment purifies and improves a person's character.
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“The CEO looked chastened after the board meeting where his risky decisions were criticized.”
“After his cooking disaster, Tom was chastened and never again claimed to be a master chef.”
“The students returned from the principal's office looking thoroughly chastened.”
“His chastened expression suggested he had learned his lesson about bragging.”
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