diminished
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4.4
- adjective
- /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
- Specialized
- In terms of federal funding, the allocation for the humanities has diminished drastically.
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Watch on YouTubeBut they have a diminished sense of home that wounds them.
- But they have a diminished sense of home that wounds them.
- And, and many people will report feeling sort of diminished socially.
- Your wild insecurities seem to be amplified, not diminished.
- And I feel like that's what's important, to be unchanged and not diminished by the world in any way.
- Increased stress when people are not drinking, diminished mood and feelings of well-being when people are not drinking.
- Yes, it would be crushingly less interesting and very diminished.
- And just like you said, if I warp space closer, then my time travel is diminished.
- Or those who lived on, lived on much diminished.
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Territorial sovereignty is diminished in the face of human necessity.
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And his capacity has diminished so obviously, and they just ignore it.
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But where we at now and when did we start to see the trend toward diminished mental health, in particular in girls?
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But they have a diminished sense of home that wounds them.
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And, and many people will report feeling sort of diminished socially.
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After years of neglect, the park's appearance was greatly diminished, with fewer flowers and broken benches.
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Her influence on the committee has diminished significantly since she took on other responsibilities.
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The company's value has diminished due to the recent economic downturn, affecting its stock prices.
Synonyms
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1.6
Made smaller in size, amount, or price
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2.7
Not as strong or effective
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1.5
Smaller in amount or size than before
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3.4
Made less strong by mixing with water or something else
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5.1
Lower in quality or value than before
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3.9
Smaller or weaker than before
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4.2
Having less worth than before, for example money, things, or a person's work
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2.5
Less bright when someone turns the light down
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7.2
Made weaker or less strong
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7.7
A part of the body that becomes smaller and weaker from illness, injury or lack of use
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2.1
Smaller in amount, degree, or strength
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4.3
Made less strong or clear
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9.5
Made weaker or less effective because something is wrong
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Etymology
Diminished comes from Latin parts de- 'down' and minuere 'make smaller', the same root as the word minus meaning 'less'. So when something is diminished it has been made smaller, weaker, or less important.