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Topic: Beliefs

defeatable

IPA: /dɪˈfiːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈfiːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be beaten or overcome in a competition or conflict.

Example: The team was confident that they were not defeatable this season.

defeatism

IPA: /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/

KK: /dɪˈfitɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of thinking where a person believes that failure is inevitable and does not try to change the situation.

Example: His defeatism prevented him from taking any action to improve his circumstances.

defeatist

IPA: /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

KK: /dɪˈfitɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a belief that defeat is inevitable or that failure is expected.

Example: His defeatist attitude made it hard for the team to stay motivated during tough times.

noun

Definition: A person who believes that defeat is inevitable or who has a negative attitude towards success.

Example: Despite the challenges, she refused to be a defeatist and continued to strive for her goals.

defeminization

IPA: /dɪˌfɛmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌfɛmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something less feminine or removing feminine characteristics.

Example: The defeminization of certain roles in society has led to a shift in gender perceptions.

defeminize

IPA: /dɪˈfɛmɪnaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈfɛmɪˌnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove or reduce feminine traits, qualities, or characteristics from someone or something.

Example: The new policy aimed to defeminize the workplace by promoting a more neutral dress code.

defenselessness

IPA: /dɪˈfɛns.ləs.nəs/

KK: /dɪˈfɛnsəsləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being unable to defend oneself; a lack of protection or strength against harm.

Example: The defenselessness of the village made it an easy target for the invaders.

deference

IPA: //ˈdɛfərəns//

KK: /ˈdɛfərəns/

noun

Definition: A way of showing respect or submission to someone else's opinions or wishes, often because of their higher status or age.

Example: In deference to her experience, the team decided to follow her suggestions.

deferent

IPA: //ˈdɛfərənt//

KK: /ˈdɛfərənt/

adjective

Definition: Showing respect or submission to someone else's wishes or opinions.

Example: He was always deferent to his elders, listening carefully to their advice.

deferential

IPA: /ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl/

KK: /dɛfərəntʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Showing respect and submission to someone else's opinions or wishes.

Example: He was always deferential to his elders, listening carefully to their advice.

deferentially

IPA: /ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃə.li/

KK: /dɛfərəntʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows respect and submission to someone else's opinions or wishes.

Example: She spoke deferentially to her elders, always valuing their advice.

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