baseborn

ˈbeɪsbɔːn

Definition

Definition of baseborn - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

lowly birth

Rare

having low social status or humble origins

Rare

The baseborn child rose to become a leader.

humble

ignoble

lowborn

illegitimate

Rare

born to parents not married to each other

Rare

He was considered baseborn and denied inheritance.

bastard

illegitimate

natural

contemptible

Rare

deserving of contempt or scorn

Rare

His baseborn actions were condemned by all.

despicable

ignoble

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of baseborn

Old English, bas (low) + born (birth)

Examples of baseborn in a sentence

The baseborn servant was treated poorly by the nobles.
The baseborn child was not acknowledged by the family.
In medieval times, being baseborn affected one's social standing.
Her baseborn remarks shocked everyone at the meeting.
The novel depicted a baseborn villain.

View all translations of baseborn

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:roturier, bâtard, ...
German:niedrig geboren, unehelich, ...
Italian:umile, illegittimo, ...
Spanish:de origen humilde, ilegítimo, ...
Portuguese:plebeu, ilegítimo, ...
Chinese:卑微的, 私生的, ...
Japanese:卑しい生まれの, 非嫡出の, ...
Arabic:وَضيع الأَصل, غَيْر شَرْعِيّ, ...
Hebrew:בַּעַל מוֹצָא צָנוּעַ, נוֹלַד מִחוּץ לַנִּשּׂוּאִין, ...
Russian:низкорожденный, незаконнорожденный, ...
Ukrainian:низького походження, незаконнонароджений, ...
Hindi:निम्न जन्म, अवैध, ...
Bengali:নিম্নবংশজাত, অবৈধ, ...
Catalan:humil, il.legítim, ...
Czech:neurozený, nemanželský, ...
Danish:laverestående, uægte, ...
Dutch:nederig, onwettig, ...
Greek:ταπεινής καταγωγής, νόθος, ...
Hungarian:alacsony származású, törvénytelen, ...
Khmer:មានកំណើតទាប, កើតក្រៅអាពាហ៍ពិពាហ៍, ...
Korean:천한 출신의, 서자, ...
Persian:پست‌نژاد, نامشروع, ...
Polish:niskiego urodzenia, nieślubny, ...
Portuguese (BR):humilde, ilegítimo, ...
Romanian:umil, nelegitim, ...
Swedish:lågbördig, oäkta, ...
Thai:ต่ำต้อย, ลูกนอกสมรส, ...
Turkish:aşağı doğumlu, gayrimeşru, ...
Vietnamese:xuất thân thấp kém, con ngoài giá thú, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “b”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of baseborn - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

Origin of baseborn

Terms related to baseborn

Examples of baseborn in a sentence

View all translations of baseborn

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery