Positive Communication Skills

adjective causing pain or injury; damaging; injurious

• Her hurtful words left a lasting impact on his self-esteem.
• I can't believe she said such hurtful things to you.
• Those comments were so hurtful, I can't even.
• The betrayal felt like a dagger of hurtful words piercing his heart.

noun the act of trying to gain favor or approval

adjective intended to gain approval or favor; charming or flattering

• She attempted to win over the new boss by using ingratiating language and gestures.
• He was being overly ingratiating towards his crush, hoping she would notice him.
• Stop being so ingratiating, it's getting annoying.
• The politician's ingratiating smile hid his true intentions.

noun lack of seriousness, especially in a serious situation

• The speaker's attempt at levity during the serious conference fell flat.
• I appreciate your levity, it really lightens the mood.
• I love hanging out with Sarah, she always brings the levity.
• Laughter is the best form of levity in times of hardship.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Unkind' describes someone who lacks kindness or compassion.

• His unkind remarks towards his colleagues were completely uncalled for.
• She can be really unkind when she's in a bad mood.
• Stop being so unkind, it's not cool.
• The storm's unkind winds battered the coastline relentlessly.

noun learning - the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught

• Family learning programs aim to enhance educational opportunities for all members of a household.
• Our family learning sessions are a great way for everyone to learn together and bond.
• Let's all get together for some family learning time and help each other out.
• In the school of life, family learning is a core subject that shapes our values and beliefs.