unpursuing

/ʌnˈpɜːrsuːɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to stop pursuing or chasing something or someone

“She decided to stop unpursuing the dream of becoming an artist.”

2. verb

to be no longer interested in or enthusiastic about something or someone

“He began unpursuing his old hobbies and started learning new ones.”

3. gerund

the act of stopping to pursue or chase something or someone

“The decision to unpursuing the lead was a crucial one in the investigation.”

Synonyms

  • abandoning
  • discontinuing

Antonyms

  • chasing
  • pursuing