Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cast-aside

verb

/ˈkæst əˌsaɪd/

Definition

To discard or reject something or someone; to set something or someone aside as unimportant.

Examples

After years of hard work, he felt cast-aside when his contributions were overlooked.
Many old traditions are cast-aside in the pursuit of modernity.
She decided to cast-aside her fears and pursue her dreams.

Meaning

The term ‘cast-aside’ refers to the action of ignoring or no longer considering something that was once valued or important. It conveys a sense of abandonment or neglect.