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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

forbidding

/fɔːrˈbaɪdɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does forbidding mean?

adjective

Uninviting or unpleasantly strict in appearance or atmosphere; discouraging or prohibitive.

Example

"The forbidding landscape of the desert made it difficult to navigate."

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