name
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Cassandra
kuh-SAN-druh
Cassandra (name) means In Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her. Example: “Like Cassandra, he warned everyone, and no one listened.”
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In Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her.
"Like Cassandra, he warned everyone, and no one listened."
noun
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Someone who makes accurate warnings that people ignore until it's too late.
"The economist was dismissed as a Cassandra for years before the crash proved him right."
How to use Cassandra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person whose correct warnings go unheeded, named after the mythical Trojan princess doomed never to be believed.
Common pairings
a modern-day Cassandra
Cassandra complex
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Kassándra, the name of the mythical Trojan prophetess.
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What does “Cassandra” mean?
The word “Cassandra” means in Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her. In plain terms, a person whose correct warnings go unheeded, named after the mythical Trojan princess doomed never to be believed.
How do you pronounce “Cassandra”?
“Cassandra” is pronounced kuh-SAN-druh (/kəˈsæn.dɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cassandra” in a sentence?
Here is “Cassandra” used in a sentence: “Like Cassandra, he warned everyone, and no one listened.”
What part of speech is “Cassandra”?
Depending on how it is used, “Cassandra” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Cassandra” come from?
The word “Cassandra” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Kassándra, the name of the mythical Trojan prophetess.
Is “Cassandra” a common word?
“Cassandra” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cassandra” have?
“Cassandra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her.
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