Foresworn

/fɔːrˈswɔːrn/ adjective

Definition

Having sworn or renounced something beforehand; rejected or abjured by oath.

Etymology

Past participle of 'foreswear,' used as an adjective. Follows strong verb conjugation with vowel change from 'swear' to 'sworn.'

Kelly Says

In Shakespeare's era, calling someone 'foresworn' was devastating—it meant they'd already broken their oath before committing to it, implying they were fundamentally untrustworthy from the start.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.