IPA: /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
KK: /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
Definition: Showing too much willingness to serve or please someone, often in a way that seems insincere or overly eager.
Example: The obsequious assistant always agreed with his boss, hoping to gain favor.
IPA: /əbˈsiːkwiəsnəs/
KK: /əbˈsiːkwiəsnəs/
Definition: The quality of being overly eager to please or serve someone, often in a way that is insincere or excessive.
Example: His obsequiousness towards his boss made his colleagues uncomfortable.
IPA: /ˈɒbstəkl/
KK: /ˈɑbstəkl/
Definition: Something that blocks or makes it difficult to move forward or achieve something.
Example: The fallen tree was an obstacle on the hiking trail.
IPA: /əbˈstrʌkt/
KK: /əbˈstrʌkt/
Definition: To block or make it difficult for something to pass or move forward.
Example: The fallen tree obstructed the road, making it hard for cars to get through.
IPA: /əbˈstrʌkʃən/
KK: /əbˈstrʌkʃən/
Definition: Something that blocks or gets in the way of progress or movement.
Example: The fallen tree was an obstruction on the road, making it difficult for cars to pass.
IPA: /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm/
KK: /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm/
Definition: A policy or practice of deliberately preventing or hindering progress, especially in politics.
Example: The senator's obstructionism delayed the passage of the new law.
IPA: /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/
KK: /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/
Definition: A person who deliberately prevents or delays progress, especially in politics, by using tactics to block decisions or actions.
Example: The obstructionist in the committee used various tactics to delay the vote on the new law.
IPA: /əbˈstrʌktɪvnəs/
KK: /əb'strʌktɪvnəs/
Definition: The quality or state of causing difficulty or hindrance to progress or movement.
Example: His obstructiveness made it hard for the team to complete the project on time.
IPA: /əbˈstrʌktər/
KK: /əbˈstrʌktər/
Definition: A person or thing that blocks or hinders progress or movement.
Example: The fallen tree was an obstructor on the road, making it difficult for cars to pass.
IPA: /əbˈtruːd/
KK: /əbˈtruːd/
Definition: To force oneself into a situation or to become noticeable in a way that is unwelcome or unwanted.
Example: He tends to obtrude his opinions during discussions, even when they are not asked for.
Definition: To push or force something forward or into a place where it is unwelcome or unwanted.
Example: He did not mean to obtrude his opinions on others during the discussion.
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