How Do You Spell UNHORSED?

Pronunciation: [ʌnhˈɔːsd] (IPA)

The word "unhorsed" is spelled with the letters u-n-h-o-r-s-e-d. In phonetic transcription, it can be written as /ʌnˈhɔrst/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short u sound as in "butter". The next syllable starts with the "h" sound, followed by the long o sound as in "order". The final syllable is pronounced with the "st" sound as in "fast". Together, these sounds create the word "unhorsed", which means to be thrown off a horse or dismounted.

UNHORSED Meaning and Definition

1. The term "unhorsed" refers to the act of forcibly removing a person from their horse or causing them to fall off a horse, typically during a battle, joust, or any other equestrian event. The concept can also be extended metaphorically to describe situations where someone is figuratively dislodged or removed from a position of power, authority, or control.

   In its literal sense, "unhorsed" describes the act of destabilizing or knocking down a rider from their steed. This can occur as a result of direct physical contact, such as being struck by a weapon or colliding with another horseman, or through inadvertent mishaps like tripping or losing balance. In medieval warfare or historical combats, the objective of "unhorsing" an opponent was often to remove their advantage of mobility and height, making them more vulnerable to attacks or rendering them temporarily incapacitated.

   Metaphorically, "unhorsed" signifies being forcefully removed or dethroned from a position of prominence or influence. It suggests a sudden and unexpected loss of power, authority, or control, often as a result of external forces or circumstances. This can occur in various contexts, such as politics, business, or personal relationships. "Unhorsed" implies a state of vulnerability, where one's position or prestige is diminished, and they may need to regain their footing or reestablish themselves in their former position.

   Overall, "unhorsed" encompasses both the literal act of removing a person from their horse and the figurative notion of being dislodged or deprived of power, representing a state of vulnerability or loss.

2. Thrown from a horse.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNHORSED

• enforsed
• unhurted
• unholed
• unhooded
• unhopeed
• unhoped
• unhored
• unhorsd
• unhoesed
• unhorseed
• unhorsesd
• ungored
• unnhosed
• unhoased
• unhoseed
• unhousd
• unhousee
• unhoused
• unhouzed
• unhouseld
• unhorder
• unharssed
• unharased
• unhireed
• uhnhorned
• unroused
• upanhored
• Unhoarded
• Unporwed
• unpotsed
• Unhassed
• unorseed
• Unshoreed
• Unkhorsed
• Unporsed
• unborded

Etymology of UNHORSED

The word "unhorsed" has its etymology rooted in Middle English. It is derived from the combination of two words: "un-" (meaning "not" or "lack of") and "horsed" (derived from Old English "horsian" or "hors").

In medieval times, mounted cavalry played a significant role in warfare, and knights would ride into battle on horseback. Being "horsed" referred to a knight being mounted on a horse, representing his status, power, and ability to engage in combat effectively.

"Unhorsed" specifically denotes the act of being thrown from a horse or dismounted forcefully, often as a result of being struck by an opponent's weapon. Over time, the term extended its meaning to include the figurative sense of defeat or humiliation, as well as being stripped of one's power or position.

Similar spelling words for UNHORSED

• unhirsute,
• UNRSTD,
• unhorse,
• inherced,
• INRST,
• ONRSDIO,
• unrest,
• unaroused,
• enhearsed,
• innerst,
• Unroost,
• unroused,
• "Unrest,
• unrouged,
• unraised,
• onerosity,
• unwariest,
• unnourished,
• inner city,
• unherst,
• unrazed,
• innercity,
• non-onerosity,
• Inhearsed,
• Unresty,
• unhearsed,
• innerste,
• enraced,
• Unharassed,
• unerased,
• UNRISD,
• oneriest,
• ONRST,
• ANARESAT,
• unraced.

Conjugate verb Unhorsed

CONDITIONAL

I would unhorse

we would unhorse

you would unhorse

he/she/it would unhorse

they would unhorse

FUTURE

I will unhorse

we will unhorse

you will unhorse

he/she/it will unhorse

they will unhorse

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unhorsed

we will have unhorsed

you will have unhorsed

he/she/it will have unhorsed

they will have unhorsed

PAST

I unhorsed

we unhorsed

you unhorsed

he/she/it unhorsed

they unhorsed

PAST PERFECT

I had unhorsed

we had unhorsed

you had unhorsed

he/she/it had unhorsed

they had unhorsed

PRESENT

I unhorse

we unhorse

you unhorse

he/she/it unhorses

they unhorse

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unhorsed

we have unhorsed

you have unhorsed

he/she/it has unhorsed

they have unhorsed

I am unhorsing

we are unhorsing

you are unhorsing

he/she/it is unhorsing

they are unhorsing

I was unhorsing

we were unhorsing

you were unhorsing

he/she/it was unhorsing

they were unhorsing

I will be unhorsing

we will be unhorsing

you will be unhorsing

he/she/it will be unhorsing

they will be unhorsing

I have been unhorsing

we have been unhorsing

you have been unhorsing

he/she/it has been unhorsing

they have been unhorsing

I had been unhorsing

we had been unhorsing

you had been unhorsing

he/she/it had been unhorsing

they had been unhorsing

I will have been unhorsing

we will have been unhorsing

you will have been unhorsing

he/she/it will have been unhorsing

they will have been unhorsing

I would have unhorsed

we would have unhorsed

you would have unhorsed

he/she/it would have unhorsed

they would have unhorsed

I would be unhorsing

we would be unhorsing

you would be unhorsing

he/she/it would be unhorsing

they would be unhorsing

I would have been unhorsing

we would have been unhorsing

you would have been unhorsing

he/she/it would have been unhorsing

they would have been unhorsing