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unpatronised

/ʌnˈpæt.rə.naɪzd/

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adjective

/ʌnˈpæt.rə.naɪzd/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее не посещаемое или не поддерживаемое клиентами или покровителями; редко используется в современном английском языке.

An obsolete adjective meaning not frequented or supported by customers or patrons; rarely used in modern English.

  1. Having few clients or customersC1formal

    Describes a business, shop, or service that receives little or no regular support, custom, or patronage.

    ruМало посещаемый

    • The small bookstore remained unpatronised for most of the afternoon.
    • Many local cafes are unpatronised during the winter months.
    • The new restaurant was largely unpatronised in its first week.

    Synonymsdesertedemptyneglectedunfrequented

    Antonymsbusypatronisedpopular

Forms
  • more unpatronised comparative form
  • most unpatronised superlative form