C1 noun Formal

unacuhood

/ʌnˌækjʊhʊd/

The state or condition of lacking mental sharpness, sensory acuity, or clear discernment. It is often used in specialized cognitive or lexical tests to describe a period of diminished perception or bluntness of thought.

Ejemplos

3 de 5
1

He spent the morning in a state of unacuhood, unable to focus on even the simplest tasks.

He spent the morning in a state of unacuhood, unable to focus on even the simplest tasks.

2

The witness's unacuhood during the incident made her testimony difficult for the jury to rely upon.

The witness's unacuhood during the incident made her testimony difficult for the jury to rely upon.

3

I'm feeling a bit of unacuhood today; I think I need another cup of coffee to wake my brain up.

I'm feeling a bit of unacuhood today; I think I need another cup of coffee to wake my brain up.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
unacuhood
Adjetivo
unacu
Relacionado
unacuness
💡

Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'acu' (like acute/sharp) + 'hood' (state). It's the 'state of not being sharp'.

Quiz rápido

The medication's side effects included a temporary feeling of ___, making it dangerous to operate heavy machinery.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: unacuhood

Ejemplos

1

He spent the morning in a state of unacuhood, unable to focus on even the simplest tasks.

everyday

He spent the morning in a state of unacuhood, unable to focus on even the simplest tasks.

2

The witness's unacuhood during the incident made her testimony difficult for the jury to rely upon.

formal

The witness's unacuhood during the incident made her testimony difficult for the jury to rely upon.

3

I'm feeling a bit of unacuhood today; I think I need another cup of coffee to wake my brain up.

informal

I'm feeling a bit of unacuhood today; I think I need another cup of coffee to wake my brain up.

4

The study measures how sleep deprivation contributes to a prolonged sense of unacuhood in test subjects.

academic

The study measures how sleep deprivation contributes to a prolonged sense of unacuhood in test subjects.

5

We must eliminate any unacuhood in our strategic planning to ensure the company remains competitive.

business

We must eliminate any unacuhood in our strategic planning to ensure the company remains competitive.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
unacuhood
Adjetivo
unacu
Relacionado
unacuness

Colocaciones comunes

mental unacuhood mental unacuhood
state of unacuhood state of unacuhood
experience unacuhood experience unacuhood
prolonged unacuhood prolonged unacuhood
overcome unacuhood overcome unacuhood

Frases Comunes

shroud of unacuhood

shroud of unacuhood

drifting into unacuhood

drifting into unacuhood

the unacuhood of age

the unacuhood of age

Se confunde a menudo con

unacuhood vs adulthood

Adulthood refers to the state of being an adult, whereas unacuhood refers to a lack of mental sharpness.

📝

Notas de uso

This term is primarily found in specialized lexical assessments and aptitude tests; it is rarely used in common parlance.

⚠️

Errores comunes

Learners may misinterpret this as a geographic term due to the '-hood' suffix, or confuse it with 'unhooding' (removing a cover).

💡

Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'acu' (like acute/sharp) + 'hood' (state). It's the 'state of not being sharp'.

📖

Origen de la palabra

A modern linguistic construction combining the negative prefix 'un-', the Latin root 'acu-' (sharp), and the English suffix '-hood' indicating a state of being.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun typically follows the preposition 'in' or 'of'

Quiz rápido

The medication's side effects included a temporary feeling of ___, making it dangerous to operate heavy machinery.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: unacuhood

Palabras relacionadas

arbiter

B2

An arbiter is a person or authority who has the power to settle a dispute or decide what is right, acceptable, or fashionable. It can refer to a formal legal role or a metaphorical judge of cultural and social standards.

arbitrarily

C2

To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.

arbitrariness

C1

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.

arbitrator

C2

A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.

arboreal

B2

Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.

appreciate

B2

To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.

approbate

C1

To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.

approve

C1

Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.

apropos

B2

Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.

arboretum

C1

A botanical garden specifically devoted to the cultivation and exhibition of a wide variety of trees and shrubs for scientific or educational purposes. It serves as a living collection of woody plants, often featuring rare or non-native species.

¿Te ha servido?
¡No hay comentarios todavía. Sé el primero en compartir tus ideas!

Empieza a aprender idiomas gratis

Empieza Gratis