Workplace Communication Terms

noun a person's state of mind at a particular time, often seen in their behavior or reactions

• His bad temper often caused tension in the workplace.
• Don't talk to him when he's in a bad temper.
• She's got a real bad temper, watch out for her.
• His bad temper was like a storm brewing, ready to unleash its fury at any moment.

noun a man, especially one who is regarded as being ordinary or unremarkable

• The bloke sitting next to me at the conference seemed very knowledgeable about the topic.
• I met this bloke at the pub last night who was hilarious.
• That bloke over there is a real legend.
• He's a real stand-up bloke, always willing to help others out.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a cat; spiteful or malicious in a subtle and underhanded way

• Her catty remarks during the meeting were unprofessional and uncalled for.
• I can't stand her catty attitude towards everyone in the office.
• She's always so catty, talking behind people's backs all the time.
• The catty rivalry between the two actresses was evident on and off the screen.

noun a person who constantly expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance

adjective complaining or expressing dissatisfaction

• The complainer in the group always finds something to criticize.
• Stop being such a complainer and try to see the positive side of things.
• Why are you always such a complainer? Can't you just chill out?
• The complainer's negativity was like a dark cloud hanging over the group.

noun a feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction

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• The customer expressed her displeasure with the quality of the product.
• She was not happy with how the event turned out.
• He was totally bummed about not getting the promotion.
• The dark clouds looming overhead reflected his deep sense of displeasure.

noun a person who spreads rumors or gossip

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• The rumormonger spread false information about the company's financial situation.
• I heard from a rumormonger that they're going to cancel the event.
• Don't listen to that rumormonger, they just like to gossip.
• She was known as the rumormonger of the office, always stirring up trouble.

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.

adjective Underappreciated is an adjective that describes something that is not fully recognized or valued for its worth or contributions.

• The contributions of the research team were underappreciated by the management.
• I feel like my hard work is often underappreciated in this office.
• Her talent is seriously underappreciated by everyone around her.
• The beauty of the sunset is often underappreciated in our busy lives.

noun a severe or harsh scolding or criticism

verb to scold or criticize severely or harshly

• The CEO gave a tongue-lash to the employees for not meeting their targets.
• My mom will tongue-lash me if I don't clean my room before she gets home.
• The coach tongue-lashed the players for not giving their best during the game.
• The politician received a tongue-lash from the public for his controversial statements.