Word of the Day – Demur

Demur (verb)

de-mur

to make objection, especially on the grounds of moral or ethical considerations; take exception.

Demur comes via French from the Latin word dēmorārī, meaning “to linger, to delay.” and entered the English language between 1175-1225. The adjective demure, “shy, reserved,” entered English later from the past participle of the French verb “to demur.”

Example sentences

“she was reluctant, but did not demur when pushed.”