Today’s word of the day is ‘Vindictive‘ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] Vindictive [/responsivevoice] [ vin-dik-tiv ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information about the noun or sentence.
Does the word have a past tense? What is it?
No, the word is an adjective. Therefore, it does not have a past form.
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Pratishodhee
2. Spanish – Vengativo(masculine); Vengativa(feminine)
3. French – Vindicatif(masculine); Vindicative(feminine)
4. Mandarin – Xuèchóu
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. A lady developer was harassed by her vindictive ex-boyfriend.
2. The double standard of sexualization is hypocritical at best and ineffectively vindictive at worse.
3. To master with more certainty her understanding, they would render her austere, intolerant, and vindictive.
4. Caroline is vindictive, she makes herself generally disagreeable.
5. Utter vindictive anger filled the old man’s soul as he read.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
cruel, malicious, merciless, resentful, retaliatory, ruthless, spiteful, unforgiving, vengeful, avenging, grudging, implacable, rancorous, unrelenting, venomous, etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
compassionate, considerate, forgiving, gentle, merciful, helpful, etc.
Quotation:
There’s a natural law of karma that vindictive people, who go out of their way to hurt others, will end up broke and alone.
Sylvester Stallone
Social Example:
BREAKING: We made Page 1 of the @WSJ. The article correctly paints Chevron as petty, vindictive, and irrational.
That said, the WSJ and its editing team omit or distort key facts to hide Chevron's corruption of the courts.
Let's go through some of them. (1/10) pic.twitter.com/fPO9i6h2iI
— Steven Donziger (@SDonziger) May 3, 2021
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