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know when one is not wanted

know when one is not wanted

to sense when one's presence is not welcome; to know when one is not among friends. (Usually said when someone feels hurt by being ignored by people.) I'm leaving this place! I know when I'm not wanted! She doesn't know when she's not wanted. Can't she tell she's out of place?
See also: know, not, one, want

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Thokozanito-ko-ZAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
WilfredWIL-frədEnglish
Wibawawee-BAH-wahIndonesian
IngemarING-e-mahrSwedish
RickeyRIK-eeEnglish
Archippos-Ancient Greek
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