new-found
new-found — adjective
1. used about a good quality, feeling, or ability that someone has only recently be
used about a good quality, feeling, or ability that someone has only recently begun to have
Christopher's new-found confidence helped him speak up at every team meeting.
new-found + abstract noun (confidence)
After months of practice, Asher felt a new-found respect for classical music.
The local library saw a new-found interest in reading after the summer programme.
Nora explored the city with new-found freedom after finishing her final exams.
Kemi's new-found love of gardening completely transformed her tiny balcony.
- fresh
more general; can describe physical items or recent experiences, not just inner qualities
- newly acquired
more formal; often used for skills or possessions rather than feelings
- newly discovered
emphasises the discovery aspect; more common for talents or information
- long-standing
describes a quality or feeling that has existed for a long time
- old
general opposite; less specific about duration
文法句型
new-found + abstract noun
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (attributive position). Typically collocates with abstract nouns such as confidence, respect, freedom, enthusiasm, or love. The US variant 'newfound' (one word, no hyphen) is also common.