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Topic: Feelings

discourteous

IPA: /dɪsˈkɜːrtiəs/

KK: /dɪsˈkɜrtiəs/

adjective

Definition: Not showing respect or politeness; being rude to others.

Example: It is considered discourteous to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

discourteously

IPA: /dɪsˈkɜːrtəsli/

KK: /dɪsˈkɜrtəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect or politeness towards others.

Example: He spoke discourteously to his colleagues during the meeting.

discourtesy

IPA: /dɪsˈkɜːr.tə.si/

KK: /dɪsˈkɜr.tə.si/

noun

Definition: An action or remark that is rude or disrespectful to others.

Example: His discourtesy during the meeting upset many of his colleagues.

discreet

IPA: /dɪˈskrit/

KK: /dɪˈskrit/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who is careful and thoughtful about what they say or do, especially to avoid causing embarrassment or attracting attention.

Example: She was discreet about her friend's personal matters, never sharing them with others.

discreetly

IPA: /dɪˈskritli/

KK: /dɪˈskritli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful consideration for privacy or secrecy; done quietly and without drawing attention.

Example: She discreetly passed the note to her friend during the meeting.

discreetness

IPA: /dɪˈskrit.nəs/

KK: /dɪˈskritnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being careful about what one says or does, especially to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example: Her discreetness in handling sensitive matters earned her the trust of her colleagues.

disdain

IPA: /dɪsˈdeɪn/

KK: /dɪsˈdeɪn/

noun

Definition: A feeling of strong dislike or lack of respect for someone or something that you think is unworthy or inferior.

Example: She looked at the messy room with disdain.

transitive verb

Definition: To think that someone or something is not good enough for you; to look down on someone or something.

Example: She showed disdain for his lack of ambition.

disdainful

IPA: /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/

KK: /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/

adjective

Definition: Showing a lack of respect or a feeling of superiority towards someone or something; often looking down on others.

Example: She gave a disdainful look when he suggested the idea.

disdainfully

IPA: /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəli/

KK: /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect or consideration for someone or something.

Example: She looked at him disdainfully when he suggested the idea.

disdainfulness

IPA: /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl.nəs/

KK: /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of showing a lack of respect or contempt for someone or something.

Example: Her disdainfulness towards the rude comments was evident in her expression.

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