unpryingadj.

Brit.

/(ˌ)ʌnˈprʌɪɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌənˈpraɪɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix¹, prying adj.

Etymology: < un- prefix¹ + prying adj.

Not characterized by or engaging in prying; not intrusively inquisitive.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > [adjective] > not prying

unprying1771

1771 E. Griffith Hist. Lady Barton II. 269 He..should wait upon him at..a respectful and unprying distance.

1803 S. Sheriffe Forest of Hohenelbe II. 215 The unprying few that composed her humble circle.

1870 H. A. Bragg Tekel xxxii. 342 Her unprying eye mechanically and instantly caught and mastered the words.

1996 Irish Times (Nexis) 5 Jan. 11 The two sisters appear to be discreet and unprying.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	unprying
释义	unpryingadj. Brit. /(ˌ)ʌnˈprʌɪɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌənˈpraɪɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix¹, prying adj. Etymology: < un- prefix¹ + prying adj. Not characterized by or engaging in prying; not intrusively inquisitive. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > [adjective] > not prying unprying1771 1771 E. Griffith Hist. Lady Barton II. 269 He..should wait upon him at..a respectful and unprying distance. 1803 S. Sheriffe Forest of Hohenelbe II. 215 The unprying few that composed her humble circle. 1870 H. A. Bragg Tekel xxxii. 342 Her unprying eye mechanically and instantly caught and mastered the words. 1996 Irish Times (Nexis) 5 Jan. 11 The two sisters appear to be discreet and unprying. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < adj.1771
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