Emotional Intelligence Terminology

noun a lack of sympathy or concern for others; unfeeling or insensitive behavior

• The defendant's callousness towards the victim's family was evident during the trial.
• I can't believe the callousness of some people towards those in need.
• Her callousness is just plain heartless.
• The icy callousness in his eyes sent shivers down her spine.

noun the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven

• Forgiveness is a virtue that is often emphasized in religious teachings.
• I hope you can find it in your heart to give forgiveness to those who have wronged you.
• Dude, just forgive and forget. Holding grudges isn't worth it.
• Forgiveness is like setting yourself free from the chains of anger and resentment.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence; in this case, 'go' is a verb indicating movement or departure

adverb a word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb; in this case, 'away' is an adverb indicating direction or distance from a particular place

• Please leave and go away from this premises immediately.
• Can you just go away and leave me alone?
• Hey dude, why don't you just go away and chill somewhere else?
• Negative thoughts, please go away and leave me in peace.

adjective describes a lack of sensitivity or empathy towards others

• His insensitive remarks during the meeting offended many of his colleagues.
• I can't believe how insensitive she was when talking about the issue.
• Stop being so insensitive, it's really getting on my nerves.
• Her words were like a slap in the face, so insensitive and hurtful.

noun lack of sensitivity or consideration towards others' feelings or needs

• The insensitivity of his remarks towards the grieving family was shocking.
• I can't believe the insensitivity of her comments about the situation.
• His insensitivity is off the charts, he just doesn't care about anyone else.
• The insensitivity of the cold wind cut through her like a knife.

noun a strong or eager interest or enthusiasm

adjective having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm

• His keenness for detail is what sets him apart as a top-notch researcher.
• She has a keenness for fashion and always knows the latest trends.
• I can tell by his keenness to hang out that he really wants to be friends.
• The artist's keenness of vision allowed her to capture the essence of the sunset in her painting.

noun a small amount or quantity

adverb modifies the adjective 'bit' by indicating the degree to which something is not a bit

• She was not a bit interested in the proposal presented at the meeting.
• I'm not a bit tired, let's keep dancing!
• I'm not a bit feeling that new song, it's too slow for me.
• His words did not leave a bit of impact on her decision.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'oversensitive' describes someone who is excessively sensitive or easily offended

• She is known to be oversensitive to criticism, often taking offense at the slightest comment.
• Don't be so oversensitive, I was just joking around.
• Some people are just too thin-skinned and oversensitive about everything.
• His oversensitive nature was like a fragile glass, easily shattered by the words of others.

adjective showing an offensively condescending manner

• The teacher's tone was perceived as patronizing by the students.
• Stop being so patronizing, I understand what you're saying.
• She was talking down to me, it was so patronizing.
• His smile was fake and patronizing, as if he thought he was superior to everyone else.

noun a facial expression that does not show any emotion, typically used in poker to deceive opponents

• She maintained a stoic poker face throughout the entire business negotiation.
• I can never tell if Sarah is bluffing or not because she always has her poker face on.
• I had my poker face on during the exam so the teacher wouldn't suspect I was cheating.
• Despite the chaos around her, she kept a poker face and remained calm and collected.

noun a feeling of having respect for yourself and your abilities

• Improving one's self-esteem is essential for overall mental well-being.
• You should work on boosting your self-esteem to feel better about yourself.
• Dude, you gotta stop putting yourself down and start building up that self-esteem.
• Like a shield, self-esteem protects you from negative thoughts and criticism.

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adjective relating to or caused by temperament; moody or unpredictable

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• The scientist's temperamental behavior made it difficult for his colleagues to work with him.
• My cat can be quite temperamental when she doesn't get her way.
• Don't mind him, he's just being temperamental today.
• The weather in this region is known to be quite temperamental, changing from sunny to stormy in a matter of minutes.

adjective describes someone who is not showing concern or care for others

• The unsolicitous nature of his behavior was seen as a sign of his lack of interest in the project.
• She was pleasantly surprised by his unsolicitous offer to help with her car trouble.
• I appreciate your unsolicitous attitude towards helping me out, dude.
• His unsolicitous demeanor was like a breath of fresh air in a world full of pushy people.

noun Feel-think can also be used as a noun to represent the process of combining feelings and thoughts.

verb Feel-think is a compound verb that combines the actions of feeling and thinking.

adverb Feel-think can be used as an adverb to describe how someone is processing information or making decisions.

preposition Feel-think can also be used as a preposition to indicate the simultaneous occurrence of feeling and thinking.

• It is important to consider both how you feel and what you think when making decisions.
• I always feel-think about my choices before deciding on anything.
• I feel-think that he's not telling the truth.
• Sometimes it's hard to feel-think clearly when emotions are running high.

verb to convert or turn something into a negative or pessimistic state or attitude

• It is important to address and eliminate any negativitise within the workplace to promote a healthy and productive environment.
• Let's try to avoid spreading negativitise around here and focus on the positive instead.
• Stop bringing your negativitise into this conversation, it's bringing everyone down.
• Her constant complaints and criticisms negativitise the atmosphere wherever she goes.

verb to accept or admit the existence or truth of something

adjective showing recognition or awareness of something

• Acknowledging the importance of proper documentation is crucial in the field of research.
• I'm acknowledging that I need to start studying for my exams soon.
• She's finally acknowledging that she needs to get her act together.
• Acknowledging your fears is the first step towards overcoming them.