Disinvite Meaning in English
word
dɪsɪnˈvaɪt
dis-in-VYTE
ˌdɪsɪnˈvaɪt
dis-in-VYTE
Definition
To cancel an invitation that was already given to someone, telling them they are no longer welcome to attend.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or semi-formal; often used in event, work, or social situations. 'Disinvite' is less common than 'uninvite', but both are correct. Can sound awkward or potentially hurtful; use carefully.
Spanish: cancelar la invitación - retirar la invitaciónPortuguese (BR): desconvidar - cancelar o convitePortuguese (PT): desconvidar - retirar o conviteChinese (Simplified): 取消邀请Chinese (Traditional): 取消邀請Hindi: आमंत्रण वापस लेनाArabic: إلغاء الدعوةBengali: আমন্ত্রণ বাতিল করা - কাউকে আর আমন্ত্রণ না জানানোRussian: отозвать приглашение - отменить приглашениеJapanese: 招待を取り消すVietnamese: hủy lời mờiKorean: 초대를 취소하다Turkish: daveti geri çekmekUrdu: دعوت واپس لیناIndonesian: membatalkan undangan
Example Sentences
We had to disinvite Tom from the birthday party.
basic
Why did you disinvite her from the meeting?
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The committee decided to disinvite the guest speaker.
basic
It's awkward to disinvite someone after you already sent them an invitation.
natural
We had to disinvite several people because the venue was too small.
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She felt hurt when they decided to disinvite her at the last minute.
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