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Guiltfluencer gilt-floo-en-ser
noun
A crafty individual who skillfully uses guilt as their main tool to manipulate others' perceptions, often casting a negative spin on subjects to dissuade or gatekeep people from engaging with them. This persuasion maestro operates by triggering feelings of guilt, regret, or responsibility in their audience, effectively influencing opinions and decisions.
noun
A crafty individual who skillfully uses guilt as their main tool to manipulate others' perceptions, often casting a negative spin on subjects to dissuade or gatekeep people from engaging with them. This persuasion maestro operates by triggering feelings of guilt, regret, or responsibility in their audience, effectively influencing opinions and decisions.
Ever since Karen became a vegan, she's turned into a real guiltfluencer, making everyone feel bad about their food choices."
by Kewk December 24, 2023
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Describing an individual whose actions, ideas, or contributions are deemed so ineffectual, erroneous, or inconsequential that they render themselves irrelevant or insignificant within a given context.
Pertaining to a state of utter uselessness or insignificance, rendering an individual effectively moot to the point users are forced to mute said individual on social platforms.
Describing an individual whose actions, ideas, or contributions are deemed so ineffectual, erroneous, or inconsequential that they render themselves irrelevant or insignificant within a given context.
Pertaining to a state of utter uselessness or insignificance, rendering an individual effectively moot to the point users are forced to mute said individual on social platforms.
Amidst the cacophony of their loud and obnoxious online presence, their uninformed rants about topics they have little knowledge of rendered them mooted, as discerning users recognized the hollowness behind their facade of expertise.
by Kewk July 10, 2023
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The unique blend of anticipation and hesitation that engulfs an individual when embarking on a new journey or project, combining the excitement of venturing into the unknown with a cautious awareness of the potential obstacles and uncertainties that may arise.
The unique blend of anticipation and hesitation that engulfs an individual when embarking on a new journey or project, combining the excitement of venturing into the unknown with a cautious awareness of the potential obstacles and uncertainties that may arise.
He experienced a mix of venturpidation as he prepared to embark on his solo backpacking trip, feeling both excitement for the adventure ahead and a twinge of nervousness about the challenges and uncertainties he might encounter along the way.
by Kewk July 2, 2023
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The intense fear associated with the belief that all potential catastrophes capable of annihilating human existence could occur simultaneously, epitomizing a catastrophic singularity.
The intense fear associated with the belief that all potential catastrophes capable of annihilating human existence could occur simultaneously, epitomizing a catastrophic singularity.
As the scientist observed the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and the increasing global threats from climate change, nuclear warfare, and pandemics, he felt a growing sense of existential dread, the intense fear associated with the belief that all potential catastrophes capable of annihilating human existence could occur simultaneously, epitomizing a catastrophic singularity.
by Kewk July 2, 2023
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Adjective
The term "Synchronic" pertains to the study, observation, or analysis of events, phenomena, or elements as they exist or occur simultaneously, without consideration of their historical development. It is often used in contrast with "diachronic," which involves looking at events, phenomena, or elements across different points in time.
Etymology:
The word originates from the Greek "syn," meaning "together," and "chronos," meaning "time," thus signifying the simultaneous or concurrent nature of the events or phenomena being considered.
Usage:
"Synchronic" can be applied across a range of academic disciplines, including linguistics, anthropology, and sociology, to focus on a snapshot view of complex systems or phenomena at a specific point in time.
Adjective
The term "Synchronic" pertains to the study, observation, or analysis of events, phenomena, or elements as they exist or occur simultaneously, without consideration of their historical development. It is often used in contrast with "diachronic," which involves looking at events, phenomena, or elements across different points in time.
Etymology:
The word originates from the Greek "syn," meaning "together," and "chronos," meaning "time," thus signifying the simultaneous or concurrent nature of the events or phenomena being considered.
Usage:
"Synchronic" can be applied across a range of academic disciplines, including linguistics, anthropology, and sociology, to focus on a snapshot view of complex systems or phenomena at a specific point in time.
Anthropologists conducted a synchronic study of social norms within a community, aiming to understand current practices and beliefs.
by Kewk September 20, 2023
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When you hear something that the brain is unable to comprehend, so you hear something different.
The word comes from the Latin audībilis for "to hear,", fābul for "a tale.".
When you hear something that the brain is unable to comprehend, so you hear something different.
The word comes from the Latin audībilis for "to hear,", fābul for "a tale.".
When I turned the radio on it was so faudible, but then as the song went on I realized it was my favorite song!
by Kewk November 14, 2019
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