"Demur" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Demur" Meaning

To demur means to hesitate or express reluctance in agreeing or doing something. It can also mean to object or disagree, often in a polite or hesitant way.

"Demur" Examples

Demur:

Verb

My niece accused of having taken something without permission, but she demurred, insisting she had done it by mistake.
When asked to move aside, she demurred, citing her exhaustion from the long journey.
I was surprised when she demurred at the offer of a raise, saying she was happy just for the experience.

Noun

In the absence of the manager, the oldest staff member took charge, demurring to none.
The new driver demurred at the suggestion of taking a shortcut, citing safety concerns.

Example Sentences

She demurred at the proposal, feeling it was too ambitious.
He demurred when asked about his private life, preferring to keep it separate from work.
They demurred at the plan to hike the entire trail in one day, deeming it too challenging.