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settling for less
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accepting a situation or outcome that is below one's desires or expectations.

Meanings

accepting a situation or outcome that is below one's desires or expectations.

She wanted a high-paying job but ended up settling for less due to the tough job market.

Synonyms

compromisingmaking doaccepting less

Antonyms

holding outdemanding morerefusing to compromise

choosing an option that is not the best available, often due to lack of better alternatives.

He settled for less when he bought the older model of the car.

Synonyms

choosing second bestopting for lessselecting a lesser option

Antonyms

choosing the bestselecting the top optionopting for the best

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58