Manqué
/mɑnˈkeɪ/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Unfulfilled due to the vagary of circumstance, some inherent flaw or a constitutional lack. not-comparable, postpositional
"“[…] and all things considered, I don't much regret that this affair with Miss Amory is manquée, though I wished for it once—in fact, all things considered, I am very glad of it.”"
Example
More examples"“[…] and all things considered, I don't much regret that this affair with Miss Amory is manquée, though I wished for it once—in fact, all things considered, I am very glad of it.”"
Etymology
Existing in English from the eighteenth century. Borrowed from French manqué, past participle form of manquer (“to lack, to be lacking in”).