Consumer Preferences

noun A person who purchases goods and services for personal use

• The consumer has the right to return a faulty product within a specified period.
• As a consumer, you can always ask for a refund if you're not satisfied with your purchase.
• Hey, did you see that new gadget? It's a must-have for all tech-savvy consumers!
• In the market of ideas, the consumer of knowledge must be discerning and critical.

verb to make someone unwilling or reluctant to do something

• The committee was disinclined to approve the proposal without further evidence.
• I'm disinclined to go to that party, it doesn't sound like fun.
• I'm totally disinclined to deal with that drama right now.
• Her past experiences have disinclined her from trusting easily.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The company is offering the product at a low price to attract more customers.
• I found this amazing dress at a low price in the clearance section.
• I scored these sneakers for a steal, they were at such a low price!
• The artist's talent is being sold at a low price in the current art market.

adjective having a pleasant or agreeable taste; acceptable or satisfactory

• The chef ensured that the dish was not only visually appealing but also palatable.
• I'm not sure if I'll find the new restaurant's menu palatable, but I'm willing to give it a try.
• I didn't think the food would be any good, but it turned out to be surprisingly palatable.
• His explanation of the complex topic was presented in a way that was palatable to even the most novice listeners.

adjective showing strong or finicky tastes; difficult to please

• The customer was very picky about the quality of the fabric used in the dress.
• My sister is so picky when it comes to choosing a restaurant for dinner.
• Stop being so picky and just pick a movie to watch!
• She has a picky palate and only enjoys the finest cuisine.

noun the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance

verb to perceive or experience the flavor of something through the sense of taste

• The taste of the dish was exquisite, with a perfect balance of flavors.
• I can't believe how good this pizza tastes!
• This burger tastes bomb, you gotta try it!
• Her success tasted sweet after years of hard work.

noun a person who has not made a decision or choice

adjective describing someone or something that has not made a decision or choice

• The committee remained undecided on which candidate to choose for the position.
• I'm still undecided about which movie to watch tonight.
• I'm totally on the fence about going to the party, still undecided.
• Her heart was undecided, torn between two lovers.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

• The new therapy program provides just what someone needs to recover from their injury.
• That coffee shop has the best pastries, it's just what someone needs for a pick-me-up.
• This playlist is fire, it's just what someone needs to get pumped up for the party.
• Her words of encouragement were just what someone needs to lift their spirits.

noun a type of good for which demand increases as the price increases, in contrast to the law of demand

• Veblen goods are luxury items that people demand more of as the price increases.
• Veblen goods are those fancy things that everyone wants because they're expensive.
• Veblen goods are like the status symbols that everyone has to have.
• Veblen goods are the ultimate display of conspicuous consumption.

noun the quality of being acceptable or suitable

adjective acceptable or suitable

• The acceptability of the new policy will be determined by the board of directors.
• We need to discuss the acceptability of these new rules with the team.
• I'm not sure about the acceptability of that idea, it seems a bit sketchy.
• The acceptability of his behavior was like a line in the sand, easily crossed.