单词 | unrecognizing |
释义 | unrecognizingadj. That does not recognize someone or something; characterized by a lack of recognition. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > perception or cognition > recognition > absence of recognition > [adjective] unrecognizing1793 1793 W. O. Pughe Geiriadur Cynmraeg a Saesoneg: Welsh & Eng. Dict. I. at Anghydnabyzawl Not acquainted with; unrecognizing. 1814 J. Galt Witness iii. iii, in New Brit. Theatre I. 35 A kinsman proudly rich, Whose haughty and unrecognizing eye Had never glanc'd on him. 1858 E. H. Sears Athanasia ii. x. 233 He walked to Emmaus with the two unrecognizing disciples. 1890 ‘R. Boldrewood’ Miner's Right III. xxxviii. 174 He gazed for one moment at me with strange, unrecognising air. 1908 A. C. Ray Quickened iv. 36 Denise looked down at him, unrecognizing. 1998 A. Hollinghurst Spell (2000) 35 Robin smiled, to show he knew his secret, as the blond passed by, with a quick unrecognising stare. Derivatives unˈrecognizingly adv. without recognition. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > perception or cognition > recognition > absence of recognition > [adverb] unrecognizingly1865 1865 Lady's Friend Mar. 206/2 As we drew near, she looked at me sweetly, but unrecognizingly. 1914 E. H. Abbott Little Eve Edgarton iii. 155 Vaguely, unrecognizingly then, for the first time, her heavy eyes sensed the hotel proprietor's presence. 1996 Washington Post (Nexis) 26 June e3 I once presented her with a head of fresh broccoli to cook for dinner, she stared at it unrecognizingly. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < adj.1793 |
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