IPA: /kəˈpɪdəti/
KK: /kəˈpɪdəti/
Definition: A strong and excessive desire for money or possessions.
Example: His cupidity led him to make unethical decisions in business.
IPA: /kjʊəˈrɪsɪti/
KK: /kjʊəˈrɪsɪti/
Definition: A strong desire to learn or know about something, often leading to asking questions or exploring new things.
Example: Her curiosity about the stars led her to become an astronomer.
IPA: /kɜːrst/
KK: /kɜrst/
Definition: Having been affected by a spell or a strong negative force, often causing misfortune or evil.
Example: The old house was said to be cursed, bringing bad luck to anyone who lived there.
IPA: /ˈkɜːrsɪdɪst/
KK: /ˈkɜrsɪdɪst/
Definition: Having the most negative or evil qualities; extremely unfortunate or ill-fated.
Example: The cursedest place in the town was said to be haunted by spirits.
IPA: /ˈkɜːsɪdli/
KK: /ˈkɜrsɪdli/
Definition: In a way that is marked by a curse or misfortune; unhappily or wretchedly.
Example: He cursedly trudged through the rain, feeling miserable about his day.
IPA: /ˈkɜːrsɪdnəs/
KK: /ˈkɜrsɪdnəs/
Definition: The condition of being under a curse or experiencing misfortune.
Example: The cursedness of the land made it difficult for anyone to live there.
IPA: /ˈsɪnɪk/
KK: /ˈsɪnɪk/
Definition: A person who believes that people are motivated by self-interest and often distrusts others' sincerity or goodness.
Example: Despite her cynic attitude, she still hoped for a better world.
Definition: A person who believes that people are generally selfish and often has a negative view of human motives.
Example: Despite his cynic attitude, he still managed to find some joy in life.
IPA: /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
KK: /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
Definition: Having a negative or distrustful attitude towards people and their motives, often believing that they are selfish or insincere.
Example: Her cynical view of the world made it hard for her to trust anyone.
IPA: /ˈsɪnɪkli/
KK: /ˈsɪnɪkli/
Definition: In a way that shows distrust or disbelief in people's motives or sincerity.
Example: She cynically dismissed his apology as insincere.
IPA: /ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/
KK: /ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/
Definition: A way of thinking that shows distrust or disbelief in the motives of others, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest.
Example: His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone in the organization.
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