Antonyms for sought
sɔtsought

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1. soughtadjective

   that is looked for

   "the long sought relatives"

   Antonyms:
   unwanted

   Synonyms:
   sought-after(a)

2. sought, sought-after(a)adjective

   being searched for

   "the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum"

   Antonyms:
   unwanted

How to use sought in a sentence?

1. Linda Coberly:

   We’re disappointed in the court’s ruling. But we note that the ruling does not resolve the issue of the time limit. It simply notes that the dispute about the time limit stands in the way of finding a ‘clear and indisputable right,’ as would be necessary for the specific relief sought in the lawsuit.

2. Monty Hagler:

   During his leadership of New Breed Logistics, Mr. DeJoy sought and received legal advice from the former General Counsel of the Federal Election Commission on election laws, including the law of political contributions, to ensure that he, New Breed Logistics and any person affiliated with New Breed fully complied with any and all laws, mr. DeJoy believes that all campaign fundraising laws and regulations should be complied with in all respects.

3. Oliver Goldsmith:

   The dancing pair that simply sought renown,By holding out to tire each other downThe swain mistrustless of his smutted face,While secret laughter titter'd round the placeThe bashful virgin's side-long looks of love,The matrons glance that would those looks reproveThese were thy charms, sweet village sports like these,With sweet succession, taught e'en toil to pleaseThese were thy bowers their cheerful influence shed,These were thy charms -- but all these charms are fled.

4. Dora Puig:

   ( Indian Creek) is one of Miami's most private and sought after neighborhoods, frequented by high net-worth individuals seeking privacy.

5. Louis D. Brandeis:

   The makers of our constitution undertook to secure conditions favorable to the pursuit of happiness... They sought to protect Americans in their beliefs, their thoughts, their emotions and their sensations. They conferred, as against the government, the right to be let alone -- the most comprehensive of the rights and the right most valued by civilized men.

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