noun A person who is overly concerned with following rules and regulations regarding work hours

  • The employee was labeled as a clock watcher for always leaving right at 5:00 PM.
  • Don't be such a clock watcher, just enjoy your work and time will fly by.
  • She's such a clock watcher, always counting down the minutes until she can leave.
  • Being a clock watcher can prevent you from fully immersing yourself in the present moment.

adjective not forming an essential or inherent part of a thing; extraneous

  • The extrinsic factors affecting the economy must be carefully analyzed.
  • I don't pay much attention to extrinsic influences on my decisions.
  • I don't care about all that extrinsic stuff, I just go with my gut.
  • Her extrinsic beauty may fade, but her inner strength will always shine through.

noun a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something

  • The company offered a financial incentive to employees who met their sales targets.
  • They gave us a bonus as an incentive to work harder.
  • I need some sort of motivation, like an incentive, to get this project done.
  • The promise of a promotion was the driving incentive behind his hard work.

noun a person's mental focus or interest on someone or something

verb to focus one's mental energy on someone or something in order to understand or remember it

  • It is important to pay attention during the lecture in order to fully understand the material.
  • Hey, can you please pay attention while I'm talking to you?
  • Dude, you need to seriously pay attention or you'll miss out on all the important details.
  • In life, it's crucial to pay attention to the signs and signals that guide us on our path.

noun a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups involved understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well

  • Building a strong rapport with clients is essential for a successful business relationship.
  • I feel like we really hit it off and have a good rapport.
  • We vibe well together, our rapport is on point.
  • The rapport between the two countries has improved significantly since the peace treaty.

verb to continue to have or hold; to keep in possession or use

  • It is important for the company to retain its top talent in order to remain competitive.
  • I hope you can retain all the information I'm about to tell you.
  • I'm trying to retain my cool, but this situation is really frustrating.
  • Sometimes it's best to let go of the past rather than trying to retain every memory.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unsatisfied' describes a feeling of not being content or fulfilled

  • The customer was unsatisfied with the quality of the product and requested a refund.
  • I'm feeling unsatisfied with my current job and thinking about looking for a new one.
  • She's always complaining about being unsatisfied with everything, it's so annoying.
  • His hunger for success was insatiable, always leaving him feeling unsatisfied no matter how much he achieved.

verb Valued is the past tense form of the verb 'value', which means to consider something important or beneficial.

  • The company's most valued asset is its intellectual property.
  • I really valued your help with the project.
  • I totally value our friendship, dude.
  • Her kindness is a valued treasure in our community.

noun a person who is not committed to a particular course of action

adjective describing someone who has not made a commitment or decision

  • The non-committed approach of the government led to uncertainty among investors.
  • She's pretty non-committed when it comes to making plans for the weekend.
  • He's always been non-committed about his relationships, never wanting to settle down.
  • The artist's non-committed brush strokes gave the painting a sense of movement and energy.

noun a person who is designated as the main contact or representative for a particular group or organization

  • The point person for the project will be responsible for coordinating all communication among team members.
  • If you have any questions, just ask Sarah - she's the point person for this event.
  • Jen is the go-to person for this task, she's the point person for all updates.
  • In the game of chess, the queen is often referred to as the point person, as she is the most powerful piece on the board.