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pigeonholed

UK
/ˈpɪdʒ.ən.həʊld/
US
/ˈpɪdʒ.ən.hoʊld/

Translations

pigeonholedadjective
more pigeonholed
Comp.
most pigeonholed
Super.
UK
/ˈpɪdʒənhəʊld/
US
/ˈpɪdʒənhoʊld/
He felt pigeonholed as just a technical expert.
Он чувствовал себя заклеймённым как просто технический эксперт.
She was pigeonholed into a role that didn't suit her skills.
Она была ограничена ролью, которая не соответствовала её навыкам.
Synonyms
categorized
classified
labelled
typecast
boxed
pigeonholeverb

pigeonholed

Past Simple

pigeonholed
Past Simple
pigeonholed
Past Participle
pigeonholing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɪdʒ.ən.həʊl/
US
/ˈpɪdʒ.ən.hoʊl/
It's unfair to pigeonhole people based on their appearance.
Несправедливо классифицировать людей по их внешности.
Additional translations
ярлык вешать
шаблон вмещать
Synonyms
categorize
classify
label
sort
assign
group
file
pigeonholepast participle

pigeonholed

Used predicatively or attributively to describe someone or something that has been classified in a restrictive way.
Synonyms
stereotyped
typecast
labeled
categorized
classified
boxed-in
compartmentalized
constrained
narrowly classified
tagged
assigned to a category
put in a box
slotted
sorted

Definitions

pigeonholedadjective
Assigned to a particular category or class, often in a restrictive or limiting way.
She felt pigeonholed as just a 'creative type' and wanted to be recognized for her analytical skills as well.
pigeonholeverb
To assign to a particular category or class, especially in a manner that is too rigid or simplistic.
She didn't want to be pigeonholed as just a pop singer.
To put aside or ignore, especially with the intention of dealing with it later.
The committee decided to pigeonhole the proposal until next year.
pigeonholepast participle
Classified or regarded in a restrictive, stereotyped, or inflexible manner.
She resented being pigeonholed as merely a romance author.
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