Societal Labels

2 words in this vocabulary list

unwashed cafeteria Catholic

unwashed

noun a person who has not washed or cleaned themselves

adjective describing something that has not been cleaned or washed

  • The unwashed dishes piled up in the sink.
  • I can't believe you left the unwashed laundry on the floor.
  • The unwashed hair look is in right now.
  • His unwashed conscience weighed heavily on him.

cafeteria Catholic

noun a person who identifies as Catholic but selectively follows certain teachings or practices of the Catholic Church

  • Some argue that being a cafeteria Catholic goes against the teachings of the Church.
  • My friend is such a cafeteria Catholic - she only follows the rules that are convenient for her.
  • Don't be a cafeteria Catholic and pick and choose what you want to believe in.
  • Being a cafeteria Catholic is like customizing your faith to suit your preferences.