Parenting Skills Vocabulary

noun a person's state of mind at a particular time, often seen in their behavior or reactions

• His bad temper often caused tension in the workplace.
• Don't talk to him when he's in a bad temper.
• She's got a real bad temper, watch out for her.
• His bad temper was like a storm brewing, ready to unleash its fury at any moment.

adjective unable to hear or having impaired hearing

preposition indicating a lack of response or awareness to something

• The company seemed deaf to the concerns raised by its employees.
• She's completely deaf to any advice I give her.
• He's just deaf to all the haters out there.
• The politician appeared deaf to the cries for change from the public.

adjective showing a lack of consideration for others; thoughtless

• It was inconsiderate of him to speak loudly during the meeting.
• She was being so inconsiderate by not cleaning up after herself in the kitchen.
• I can't believe how inconsiderate he was for not inviting me to the party.
• His inconsiderate actions left a trail of hurt feelings in their wake.

verb to instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction or repetition

• It is important for teachers to inculcate a sense of discipline in their students.
• Parents often try to inculcate good habits in their children from a young age.
• I'm trying to inculcate the idea of saving money into my friends' heads.
• The artist sought to inculcate a sense of wonder and awe in the viewers through her paintings.

adjective calm and rational; having a sensible and balanced attitude

• She is known for being level-headed in times of crisis, always making rational decisions.
• I appreciate how level-headed you are when things get stressful.
• Dude, you need to stay level-headed and not freak out over every little thing.
• His level-headed approach to problem-solving is like a calm anchor in a stormy sea.

noun a person who is not physically or mentally healthy

adjective not suitable or appropriate

• The candidate was deemed unfit for the position due to lack of relevant experience.
• I feel so unfit after skipping my workout for a week.
• She's totally unfit to be in charge of this project.
• The old house was deemed unfit for living in, with its crumbling walls and leaky roof.

noun the state or quality of being an adult

• The level of adultness in the room was evident as everyone discussed important financial matters.
• She couldn't handle the adultness of the situation and burst into tears.
• Stop acting like a kid, it's time to embrace your adultness.
• The adultness of the decision weighed heavily on his mind as he considered the consequences.