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Topic: Feelings

despondently

IPA: /dɪ'spɒndəntli/

KK: /dɪ'spɑndəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a feeling of hopelessness or sadness.

Example: She looked at the ground despondently after hearing the bad news.

destituteness

IPA: /ˌdɛstəˈtjuːtnəs/

KK: /dɛstəˈtjuːtnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having no money, food, or home; extreme poverty.

Example: The charity aims to help those living in destituteness by providing food and shelter.

destress

IPA: /dɪˈstrɛs/

KK: /dɪˈstrɛs/

verb

Definition: To relieve or reduce stress, often through relaxation techniques or activities.

Example: After a long week at work, I like to destress by taking a warm bath.

destressing

IPA: /dɛsˈtrɛsɪŋ/

KK: /dɛsˈtrɛsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of reducing or eliminating stress, often through relaxation techniques or activities.

Example: Many people find destressing activities like yoga and meditation helpful after a long day.

verb

Definition: To reduce stress or tension, often through relaxation techniques or activities.

Example: After a long week at work, I enjoy destressing by taking a warm bath and reading a book.

desultoriness

IPA: /dɪˈzʌltərɪnəs/

KK: /dɪˈzʌltərɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being disconnected or lacking a clear purpose, often resulting in a random or haphazard manner of doing things.

Example: His desultoriness in studying led to poor grades.

desultory

IPA: /dɪˈzʌltəri/

KK: /dɪˈzʌltəri/

adjective

Definition: Lacking a clear plan or purpose; random and disconnected in thought or action.

Example: His desultory remarks during the meeting made it hard to follow the main topic.

detached

IPA: /dɪˈtætʃt/

KK: /dɪˈtætʃt/

adjective

Definition: Not emotionally involved; separate or disconnected from something or someone.

Example: He remained detached during the discussion, not showing any feelings about the topic.

detachedness

IPA: /dɪˈtætʃd.nəs/

KK: /dɪˈtætʃd.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being separate or not connected to something; a feeling of emotional distance or disconnection.

Example: His detachedness from the situation made it hard for him to empathize with others.

detachment

IPA: /dɪˈtæʧmənt/

KK: /dɪˈtæʧmənt/

noun

Definition: A state of being separate or disconnected from something, often referring to emotional distance or a military unit assigned for specific tasks.

Example: The psychologist maintained a professional detachment while assessing her patients.

determinately

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnətli/

KK: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnətli/

adverb

Definition: In a clear and definite manner, showing determination or certainty.

Example: She spoke determinately about her plans for the future.

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