Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊstɪŋ/
noun the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication
A1 I don't like ghosting in movies, it scares me.
A2 She felt hurt after being ghosted by her friend.
B1 Ghosting is considered a disrespectful way to end a relationship.
B2 The company lost customers due to their ghosting of complaints.
C1 Ghosting in the workplace can damage team dynamics and trust.
C2 The practice of ghosting in professional settings is seen as unprofessional and unethical.
verb to end a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication
A1 She ghosted her friend by not responding to any of her messages.
A2 He ghosted his date by suddenly stopping all communication without explanation.
B1 The company ghosted the candidate after the final interview, leaving them in the dark about the decision.
B2 After ghosting her boss for weeks, she finally decided to resign from her job.
C1 The author ghosted several chapters of the novel before deciding to completely rewrite the ending.
C2 Despite being ghosted by her agent, the actress continued to audition for roles and eventually landed a lead role in a major film.
formal The act of ghosting in professional settings can damage relationships and reputations.
informal I can't believe she's ghosting me after our date last night.
slang I heard he's been ghosting on his friends lately.
figurative Her presence felt like a ghosting shadow, haunting every moment of my day.
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