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Meaning of discarded
The primary meaning of "discarded" is something that has been thrown away or rejected.
Etymology of discarded
The word "discarded" comes from the Old French word "descarter", which means "to throw out" or "to reject".
It originated in the 15th century and has been used in the English language since then to describe something that is no longer needed or wanted.
Synonyms
abandoned
rejected
thrown away
cast aside
dismissed
scrapped
junked
trashed
tossed
dumped
thrown out
cast off
laid off
let go
dismissed
sacked
fired
expelled
ejected
ousted
removed
eliminated
excluded
castaway
forsaken
jettisoned
relinquished
surrendered
deserted
forsook
renounced
repudiated
spurned
rejected
refused
declined
Definitions
- The word "discarded" refers to something that is no longer needed, wanted, or useful, and has been thrown away or rejected.
- * It can also describe someone who has been dismissed or removed from a position or role.
Usage Examples
- The company discarded the old equipment and replaced it with new machines.
- * She discarded her old clothes and bought a new wardrobe.
- * The student discarded the incorrect answers and chose the right one.