microacrsion
Describing subtle, indirect, or unintentional actions or comments that communicate bias or hostility toward marginalized groups. It characterizes behaviors that, while seemingly minor, contribute to a pervasive environment of exclusion and psychological distress.
أمثلة
3 من 5Her microacrsion comment about his name made the rest of the meeting incredibly awkward.
Her subtle biased remark about his name made the remainder of the meeting very uncomfortable.
The institution is implementing training to reduce microacrsion tendencies among the faculty members.
The organization is starting training to lower the subtle discriminatory habits among the teachers.
I'm tired of his microacrsion jokes that he tries to pass off as harmless humor.
I am exhausted by his subtly offensive jokes that he pretends are innocent fun.
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of 'micro' (small) and 'acrsion' as a mix of 'action' and 'abrasion'—a small action that causes a sore spot over time.
اختبار سريع
The candidate felt that the interviewer's ______ questions about her 'exotic' background were inappropriate.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: microacrsion
أمثلة
Her microacrsion comment about his name made the rest of the meeting incredibly awkward.
everydayHer subtle biased remark about his name made the remainder of the meeting very uncomfortable.
The institution is implementing training to reduce microacrsion tendencies among the faculty members.
formalThe organization is starting training to lower the subtle discriminatory habits among the teachers.
I'm tired of his microacrsion jokes that he tries to pass off as harmless humor.
informalI am exhausted by his subtly offensive jokes that he pretends are innocent fun.
Research indicates that microacrsion interactions in clinical settings can negatively affect patient outcomes.
academicStudies show that subtle biased interactions in medical environments can harm patient health results.
The HR department has flagged several microacrsion patterns in the latest employee feedback survey.
businessThe human resources office identified several subtle exclusionary patterns in the recent staff survey.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
death by a thousand microacrsions
the cumulative crushing effect of many small, subtle insults
calling out microacrsion
identifying and challenging a subtle act of bias as it happens
microacrsion awareness
the state of being conscious of how small actions can exclude others
يُخلط عادةً مع
Macroaggressions are overt, large-scale acts of prejudice, while microacrsion is subtle and often covert.
Micro-abrasion refers to a physical process of wearing away a surface, unrelated to social interactions.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
Use this word specifically to describe behaviors or environments that feel exclusionary in a subtle way. It is most effective when describing the 'impact' of a statement rather than the 'intent' of the speaker.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often treat this word as a noun because of the -ion suffix; remember that in this test-specific context, it functions as an adjective modifying a noun.
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of 'micro' (small) and 'acrsion' as a mix of 'action' and 'abrasion'—a small action that causes a sore spot over time.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Greek 'mikros' (small) combined with a variation of the Latin 'aggredi' (to step toward or attack).
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
This term is central to modern Western discussions regarding social justice, workplace culture, and identity politics.
اختبار سريع
The candidate felt that the interviewer's ______ questions about her 'exotic' background were inappropriate.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: microacrsion
كلمات ذات صلة
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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