Relationship Issues Vocabulary

verb to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty

adjective showing that someone cannot be trusted or relied on

• He felt deeply betrayed by his closest friend's actions.
• I can't believe she betrayed us like that!
• She straight up betrayed us, man.
• The painting's vibrant colors betrayed its age.

verb to escape or avoid punishment or negative consequences for something

adverb used to describe how someone escapes or avoids punishment or negative consequences

• It is unacceptable to think that you can get away with breaking the law.
• I can't believe he thinks he can get away with cheating on the test.
• She always tries to get away with not doing her chores.
• You may think you can get away with lying, but the truth always comes out in the end.

adverb modifies the verb 'in a bind'

preposition shows the relationship between 'in' and 'a bind'

• When faced with a difficult situation, he found himself in a bind and had to make a quick decision.
• I'm really in a bind here - I don't know how I'm going to finish this project on time.
• I'm totally in a bind right now, I have no idea how to get out of this mess.
• Being in a bind is like being stuck in a maze with no way out, feeling trapped and helpless.

noun lack of good judgment or wisdom; behavior that is not sensible or wise

• The politician's indiscretion was widely criticized by the public.
• I heard about Sarah's little indiscretion at the office party.
• He got caught up in some serious indiscretions last night.
• Her indiscretion was like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.

adjective showing a lack of attention or care; negligent

• The neglectful behavior of the caregiver led to serious consequences for the child.
• She was neglectful of her responsibilities and ended up in trouble.
• He's so neglectful, always forgetting to do his chores.
• The neglectful attitude towards the environment will have long-term effects on future generations.

noun A man who readily or frequently enters into casual sexual relationships with women; a womanizer.

• The media exposed him as a notorious philanderer, having multiple extramarital affairs.
• Everyone knew he was a philanderer, always flirting with different women at the office.
• He's such a player, a real philanderer who can't stay faithful to one person.
• His wandering eye and flirtatious nature earned him the reputation of a philanderer in social circles.

verb to treat with disrespect or neglect; to offend or insult

adjective feeling or showing resentment or indignation as a result of being treated unfairly

• She felt slighted when she was not invited to the important meeting.
• He was really slighted when his friends went out without him.
• I can't believe she slighted me like that!
• The old building felt slighted by the new skyscraper towering over it.

verb to wander away from a set course or path

adjective wandering away from a set course or path

• The sheep were straying from the flock, causing concern for the shepherd.
• I caught my dog straying into the neighbor's yard again.
• I always end up straying off the beaten path when I go hiking.
• Her mind was straying to thoughts of the past as she tried to focus on the present task.

noun a state of being unhappy or not satisfied

• The study found a correlation between chronic stress and unhappiness.
• She couldn't hide her unhappiness after failing the exam.
• His breakup with her caused a lot of unhappiness.
• Unhappiness is like a dark cloud that follows him everywhere.