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Know when one is not wanted Meaning in English

expression

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈwɔntɪd
NOH WHEN wuhn IZ not WAWN-tid
nˈəʊ/ /wˈɛn/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz/ /nˈɒt/ /wˈɒntɪd
noh-WEN won IZ not WONT-id

Definition

To realize or recognize that your presence is not appreciated or wanted by others.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is often used in social situations to describe being sensitive to others’ feelings and signals. Usually said in the third person or as advice. Can be direct or polite depending on tone. Not literal; metaphorical understanding required.

Spanish: saber cuándo uno no es bienvenido - darse cuenta cuando no se es queridoPortuguese (BR): saber quando não é bem-vindo - perceber quando não é desejadoPortuguese (PT): saber quando não é bem-vindo - perceber quando não é desejadoChinese (Simplified): 知道自己不受欢迎的时候Chinese (Traditional): 知道自己不受歡迎的時候Hindi: समझना कि जब आपकी ज़रूरत नहीं हैArabic: أن تعرف متى لا يُراد بكBengali: বোঝা কখন কেউ চায় নাRussian: понимать, что ты нежеланенJapanese: 自分が歓迎されていないときに気付くVietnamese: biết khi mình không được hoan nghênhKorean: 자신이 원하지 않는다는 것을 알다Turkish: istenmediğini bilmekUrdu: سمجھنا کہ کہاں آپ کی ضرورت نہیںIndonesian: tahu kapan diri tidak diinginkan

Example Sentences

It's important to know when one is not wanted at a party.

basic

She was sad but she could know when one is not wanted.

basic

You have to know when one is not wanted and leave quietly.

basic

Sometimes, you just need to know when one is not wanted and move on.

natural

He doesn’t always know when one is not wanted, which gets him into awkward situations.

natural

You’ve got to know when one is not wanted or you might overstay your welcome.

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