Demur

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɜːr/

Demur (verb)

  1. to politely express disagreement or hesitation about something

Examples

  • She might demur at the suggestion, preferring a different approach.
  • He chose to demur, feeling the proposal was not well thought out.

Common collocations: demur politely, demur at a proposal, demur to a plan, slight demur, without demur

Demur (noun)

  1. a polite objection or expression of hesitation

Examples

  • There was a slight demur from the committee regarding the new policy.
  • Without any demur, the team agreed to the changes.

Synonyms of Demur

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Demur

  • expressing consent or approval
  • willingly receiving or approving