Interpersonal Relationships

noun a strong feeling of dislike or hatred

adjective animos

• The animosity between the two political parties was evident during the debate.
• There's a lot of animosity between those two coworkers, they can't seem to get along.
• I can feel the animosity in the air whenever those two are in the same room.
• The animosity between the old building and the new skyscraper was palpable, as if they were competing for dominance.

verb past participle of the verb 'behold', meaning to owe a debt of gratitude or thanks to someone

adjective feeling indebted or obligated to someone

• As a result of their generosity, I feel beholden to them for their support.
• I feel really beholden to my friend for helping me out when I was in a tough spot.
• I'm totally beholden to my sister for covering for me with our parents.
• She felt beholden to the memory of her late grandmother for teaching her so much about life.

noun a person who engages in petty arguments or disputes

• The bickerer in the meeting constantly disrupted the flow of discussion with their arguments.
• The bickerer at the family gathering wouldn't stop arguing over trivial things.
• The bickerer in the group chat was getting on everyone's nerves.
• The bickerer's constant need to argue was like a broken record, repeating the same points over and over again.

noun a person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others

adjective interfering or meddling in the affairs of others

• The committee meeting was going smoothly until a buttinsky interrupted with unnecessary comments.
• I wish that buttinsky would mind their own business for once.
• Why is that buttinsky always sticking their nose where it doesn't belong?
• She's such a buttinsky, always trying to control everyone else's decisions.

noun an admission or acknowledgment of a fact or truth

• The suspect made a confession to the crime in front of the judge.
• She finally made a confession about eating all the cookies.
• I can't believe he dropped that bombshell confession at the party.
• His painting was a beautiful confession of his innermost thoughts and feelings.

noun a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

• Building strong connections with industry leaders is crucial for career advancement.
• I've made some great connections at networking events that have really helped me out.
• I'm always trying to expand my connections to get ahead in my field.
• The connections between different aspects of the project became clear after further analysis.

noun a talk between two or more people in which thoughts, feelings, and ideas are expressed

• The conversation at the conference was very enlightening.
• I had a great conversation with my friend over coffee.
• I overheard their conversation and it was juicy!
• The painting sparked a conversation between art enthusiasts.

noun a relative with whom a person shares one or more common ancestors

• My cousin is studying to become a doctor at a prestigious university.
• I'm meeting up with my cousin for lunch later today.
• My cousin is cool, we always have a blast hanging out together.
• In the world of business, competition can be like a distant cousin always trying to outdo you.

verb to rely or trust on someone or something

preposition to be influenced or determined by someone or something

• The success of the project will depend on the timely completion of each phase.
• Whether we go to the beach tomorrow will depend on the weather forecast.
• I'll go to the party tonight, but it depends on my mood.
• His happiness seems to depend on her approval.

noun the act of withdrawing or separating oneself from a situation or relationship

adjective relating to the act of disengaging or withdrawing

• The disengagement of the two countries led to a breakdown in diplomatic relations.
• Her disengagement from the conversation was obvious as she stared off into the distance.
• I can't believe the disengagement between those two - they used to be best friends!
• His disengagement from reality was evident in the way he spoke about his unrealistic plans.

adjective relating to or characterized by egotism; self-centered

• His egotistic behavior often alienates those around him in professional settings.
• She's so egotistic, always talking about herself and never listening to others.
• That guy is such an egotistic jerk, always acting like he's better than everyone else.
• The egotistic cloud of arrogance followed him wherever he went, casting a shadow on his relationships.

adjective describing someone who has the ability to understand and share the feelings of others

• The therapist was known for being highly empathetic towards her clients.
• I appreciate how empathetic you are towards others' feelings.
• She's got a real knack for being empathetic, you know?
• His empathetic nature was like a warm blanket on a cold day, comforting those around him.

noun the state or quality of being familiar; knowledge or experience gained from previous encounters or interactions

• The researcher emphasized the importance of familiarity with the subject matter before conducting the experiment.
• I have a lot of familiarity with that neighborhood since I used to live there.
• I don't have much familiarity with that new video game yet, but I'm getting the hang of it.
• Her familiarity with the company's policies helped her navigate the tricky situation smoothly.

noun a man's name

verb to be honest and direct

adjective honest and direct in speech or writing

• Frankly speaking, I believe the proposal has potential for success.
• To be frank with you, I think the movie was kind of boring.
• Let's be real, Frank is always late to the party.
• His words were like a breath of fresh air, so honest and frank.

noun the quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech or action

• Her frankness in expressing her opinions often made others uncomfortable.
• I appreciate your frankness in telling me the truth.
• I can always count on Sarah for some real talk and frankness.
• The novel's characters spoke with a refreshing frankness that brought the story to life.

adjective not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings

• The communication in the business world can sometimes come off as impersonal.
• I don't like how the new manager is so impersonal with everyone.
• The customer service at that store is so impersonal, it's like they don't care at all.
• His writing style is often criticized for being too impersonal and detached from the reader.

noun the action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or other sexual partner

adjective relating to the action or state of being unfaithful

• Infidelity in a marriage is considered a breach of trust and can have serious consequences.
• I heard rumors of infidelity between the boss and his secretary.
• Cheating is just plain wrong, no matter how you spin it.
• Betrayal in any form is like infidelity to the heart.

noun a feeling of regard or fondness

verb present participle of the verb 'like', indicating an ongoing action or state

• Her liking for classical music is evident in her extensive collection of vinyl records.
• I can tell by the way she talks about it that she's really liking that new TV show.
• I'm really liking the vibes at this party, let's stay a bit longer.
• His liking for adventure led him to explore uncharted territories in search of hidden treasures.

noun the act of being drawn to someone or something in a reciprocal manner

• The two individuals shared a mutual attraction that was evident to everyone around them.
• There was definitely a mutual attraction between them, you could see it in the way they looked at each other.
• They were totally into each other, there was some serious mutual attraction going on.
• Their chemistry was electric, a mutual attraction that couldn't be denied.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'rejection' is a noun that refers to the act of refusing or dismissing something or someone.

• The rejection of the proposal was based on a thorough review of the financial implications.
• I can't believe she rejected his invitation to the party.
• He got totally ghosted after the rejection from his crush.
• Sometimes rejection is just redirection to something better in life.

noun the state or quality of being separate or distinct

• The concept of separateness is often discussed in the context of individual rights and responsibilities.
• I appreciate the separateness of our bedrooms in the new house.
• I can't stand the separateness between us, let's talk things out.
• The wall symbolizes the separateness between the two families.

noun a feeling of discomfort or lack of confidence in social situations

• Her shyness often prevents her from speaking up in large group settings.
• Don't worry about your shyness, we all get nervous sometimes.
• His shyness around girls is so obvious, it's kind of cute.
• The garden's shyness in the shadow of the towering skyscrapers made it feel like a hidden oasis.

noun the quality or state of being sociable; the tendency to seek and enjoy the company of others

• Her sociability made her a natural fit for the role of team leader.
• John's sociability always shines through at social gatherings.
• Sociability is key to making new friends in a new city.
• The sociability of the bees in the hive is crucial for their survival.

noun a person, especially a child, who reveals secrets or informs on others; informer or talebearer

• The teacher was disappointed to see one student acting as a tattletale on their classmates.
• I can't believe Sarah is such a tattletale, always telling on everyone.
• Don't be a tattletale and go running to the boss about every little thing.
• The old clock on the wall was a tattletale, ticking away the passing minutes.

noun a form of psychotherapy that analyzes interactions between individuals based on the theory that each person has three ego states: parent, adult, and child

• Transactional analysis is a psychoanalytic theory that examines interactions between individuals.
• I learned about transactional analysis in my psychology class.
• I'm trying to wrap my head around this transactional analysis stuff.
• Understanding transactional analysis is like decoding the language of human interactions.

adjective having a favorable or friendly attitude or disposition

• The well-disposed committee members were open to considering new ideas.
• She's always been well-disposed towards helping others.
• I heard he's pretty well-disposed to the idea of going on a road trip.
• The garden seemed well-disposed towards flourishing with all the sunlight and rain it received.

noun a feeling of resentment or ill-will towards someone due to their success or possessions

• Her constant begrudgery towards her colleagues' success was evident in her lack of enthusiasm during team meetings.
• I can't stand her begrudgery every time someone gets a promotion before her.
• Stop with the begrudgery, it's really bringing down the mood.
• The dark cloud of begrudgery followed him wherever he went, poisoning his relationships with envy.

noun a close relationship between two people that involves romantic or intimate feelings but does not involve a sexual relationship

adjective relating to or characteristic of romantic friendship

• Their relationship was often described as a romantic friendship, characterized by deep emotional connection and mutual respect.
• They were more than just friends, it was like a romantic friendship without the labels.
• They were basically in a romantic friendship, but neither of them wanted to admit it.
• Their bond was like a romantic friendship, where they understood each other without having to say a word.

noun a situation in which a person is romantically interested in someone who only sees them as a friend

• She feared that expressing her romantic feelings would lead to being placed in the friendzone.
• I don't want to end up in the friendzone with him, so I'm being cautious.
• I tried making a move on her, but she just friendzoned me.
• Being stuck in the friendzone feels like being trapped in a maze with no way out.

noun A person's father or mother-in-law, or the parents of one's spouse.

• My parents-in-law are coming over for dinner tonight.
• I have to visit my parents-in-law this weekend.
• I'm meeting the 'rents-in-law for brunch tomorrow.
• Dealing with difficult parents-in-law can feel like walking on eggshells.

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

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The trait for being good at sports seems to run in the family.
• I guess being a good cook just runs in the family.
• Being a party animal definitely runs in the family.
• The entrepreneurial spirit seems to run in the family.

adjective relating to or characterized by affinity or a strong connection

• Their affinitive bond was evident in the way they worked seamlessly together on the project.
• They have such an affinitive connection, it's like they can read each other's minds.
• They're totally affinitive, like they were meant to be best friends.
• The artist felt an affinitive pull towards the colors of the sunset, inspiring her latest masterpiece.