Relationship Communication Vocabulary

adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'angry' describes a feeling of strong displeasure or hostility

• The customer was visibly angry when his order was delayed.
• My mom gets really angry when I forget to take out the trash.
• I was so hangry after skipping lunch that I snapped at my coworker.
• The storm clouds looked angry as they gathered overhead.

noun a failure to function or work properly

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• The engineers conducted a thorough analysis to identify the root cause of the breakdown in the system.
• I had a breakdown when my car wouldn't start this morning.
• She had a total breakdown after her breakup with her boyfriend.
• The breakdown of communication between the two departments led to a delay in the project.

verb to hold on tightly or adhere to something closely

• During times of uncertainty, people tend to cling to familiar routines for comfort.
• When I'm feeling scared, I always cling to my favorite stuffed animal.
• I always cling to my best friend when things get tough.
• Sometimes we cling to the past because it's familiar, even if it's holding us back.

verb to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

• The manager decided to confront the employee about their performance issues.
• I need to confront my roommate about leaving dirty dishes in the sink.
• I'm going to confront that guy who keeps spreading rumors about me.
• Sometimes we have to confront our fears in order to grow as individuals.

verb agreeing to something or giving permission

adjective describing someone who gives permission or agrees to something

• The research study required all participants to sign a form consenting to be part of the experiment.
• She only agreed to go on the trip after consenting to the itinerary.
• I'm not going to do it unless you're fully consenting, bro.
• By accepting the terms and conditions, you are essentially consenting to the company's data collection practices.

noun the inability to make a decision quickly or effectively

• Her indecision about which job offer to accept was causing her a great deal of stress.
• I can't believe his indecision is holding up the whole group's plans.
• Stop being so wishy-washy with your indecision and just make a decision already!
• The indecision hanging over her like a dark cloud prevented her from moving forward.

adjective not observant; lacking in observation or attention

• The inobservant driver failed to notice the stop sign and caused an accident.
• He's so inobservant, he never remembers where he puts his keys.
• Don't be so inobservant, pay attention to what's going on around you.
• Her inobservant nature led her to miss out on important opportunities in life.

noun The act of telling lies or falsehoods

verb Present participle form of the verb 'lie', which means to intentionally give false information

• The suspect was caught lying about his whereabouts during the time of the crime.
• I can't believe she's still lying about what happened last night.
• Stop lying to me, I know the truth.
• The clouds were lying low in the sky, as if reluctant to move.

adjective showing an excessive concern with unimportant details or minor faults

• The petty cash fund should only be used for small, incidental expenses.
• I can't believe she's still upset over such a petty argument.
• Stop being so petty about it, it's not a big deal.
• His petty behavior was like a dark cloud hanging over the office.

verb to think about again, especially in order to change a decision or opinion

• I urge you to reconsider your decision before finalizing the contract.
• Hey, maybe you should reconsider going out with him.
• Dude, you seriously need to reconsider your priorities.
• Sometimes it's good to reconsider the path you're on and make a change for the better.

adjective showing a lack of neatness or order; careless or untidy

• The report was deemed sloppy due to numerous errors and lack of organization.
• I can't believe you turned in such a sloppy essay without proofreading it.
• Your handwriting is so sloppy, I can barely read what you wrote.
• His sloppy attitude towards his work is starting to affect the team's performance.

adjective describing a situation or issue that has not been settled or solved

• The issue remains unresolved despite numerous attempts to address it.
• We still haven't figured out how to solve the unresolved problem.
• That unresolved situation is really bugging me.
• The unresolved tension in the room was palpable.

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

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• After careful consideration, we have decided to take that option off the table.
• Let's just take that idea off the table for now and focus on something else.
• That plan is totally off the table, let's think of something new.
• Her proposal to go on a vacation together is completely off the table now.

noun a secondary or delayed effect or repercussion, especially a damaging one

• The fencer delivered a swift afterblow to her opponent's torso.
• He got hit with an afterblow right after he thought he had won.
• She nailed him with an afterblow when he least expected it.
• The unexpected afterblow of losing his job left him feeling devastated.