Social Dynamics Terminology

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun the quality or state of being insignificant; lack of importance or significance

  • The insignificance of the data made it difficult to draw any meaningful conclusions.
  • I felt a sense of insignificance when I realized how small I was compared to the vast universe.
  • She made me feel like total insignificance with her snide remarks.
  • The towering skyscrapers around me emphasized my own insignificance in the bustling city.

noun a person who has converted from one opinion, religion, or party to another

  • The rabbi welcomed the proselyte into the synagogue with open arms.
  • The proselyte seemed eager to learn about the new religion.
  • The proselyte was totally into the whole conversion thing.
  • She was a proselyte to the ways of sustainable living, embracing eco-friendly practices in her daily life.

adjective describing something that is not liked or favored by many people

  • The decision to cut funding for the arts proved to be quite unpopular among the cultural community.
  • I heard that the new policy is really unpopular with most of the employees.
  • That movie was so bad, it's the most unpopular one I've ever seen.
  • Her ideas were so unpopular that they sank like a lead balloon.

noun a literal blanket that is wet

  • She always acts like a wet blanket at work, dampening the enthusiasm of the team.
  • Don't be such a wet blanket, let's go out and have some fun!
  • Stop being a wet blanket and just go with the flow.
  • His negative attitude was like a wet blanket on the party, bringing everyone down.

noun a condition or state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects

adjective relating to or characterized by the presence of two opposing or contrasting forces or elements

  • The concept of bipolarity in psychology refers to the presence of two opposing extremes.
  • Some people believe that bipolarity is just a fancy term for being moody.
  • I heard she got diagnosed with bipolarity, but I think it's just a phase.
  • The political landscape was marked by bipolarity, with two dominant parties vying for power.