C1 adjective Neutre

antidentile

/ˌæntiˈdɛntaɪl/

Pertaining to a prejudice, hostility, or deep-seated aversion toward dentists and the dental profession. It describes attitudes ranging from irrational fear to active social bias against those who practice oral medicine.

Exemples

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I think my uncle is antidentile because he hasn't seen a professional in twenty years despite having a toothache.

I think my uncle is antidentile because he hasn't seen a professional in twenty years despite having a toothache.

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The patient's antidentile perspective hindered the development of a comprehensive oral health plan during the consultation.

The patient's antidentile perspective hindered the development of a comprehensive oral health plan during the consultation.

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Don't be so antidentile; they are just trying to save your molars, not torture you!

Don't be so antidentile; they are just trying to save your molars, not torture you!

Famille de mots

Nom
antidentilism
Adverbe
antidentilely
Adjectif
antidentile
Apparenté
antidentilist
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Anti' (against) + 'Dent' (dentist). If you are 'antidentile,' you are 'anti' your 'dentist.'

Quiz rapide

Despite the modern advancements in painless procedures, many people still harbor ______ feelings that prevent them from booking an appointment.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : antidentile

Exemples

1

I think my uncle is antidentile because he hasn't seen a professional in twenty years despite having a toothache.

everyday

I think my uncle is antidentile because he hasn't seen a professional in twenty years despite having a toothache.

2

The patient's antidentile perspective hindered the development of a comprehensive oral health plan during the consultation.

formal

The patient's antidentile perspective hindered the development of a comprehensive oral health plan during the consultation.

3

Don't be so antidentile; they are just trying to save your molars, not torture you!

informal

Don't be so antidentile; they are just trying to save your molars, not torture you!

4

Sociological studies suggest that antidentile sentiment often stems from traumatic childhood experiences at the clinic.

academic

Sociological studies suggest that antidentile sentiment often stems from traumatic childhood experiences at the clinic.

5

The marketing campaign aimed to neutralize antidentile biases among the elderly demographic to increase clinic visits.

business

The marketing campaign aimed to neutralize antidentile biases among the elderly demographic to increase clinic visits.

Famille de mots

Nom
antidentilism
Adverbe
antidentilely
Adjectif
antidentile
Apparenté
antidentilist

Collocations courantes

antidentile sentiment antidentile sentiment
antidentile bias antidentile bias
antidentile rhetoric antidentile rhetoric
antidentile behavior antidentile behavior
antidentile jokes antidentile jokes

Phrases Courantes

deeply antidentile

deeply antidentile

labeled as antidentile

labeled as antidentile

antidentile worldview

antidentile worldview

Souvent confondu avec

antidentile vs anti-dentite

Anti-dentite is a popular slang term from the TV show Seinfeld, whereas antidentile is a more formal-sounding adjectival construction.

antidentile vs dentate

Dentate means having teeth or pointed conical projections, the opposite of the social attitude implied by antidentile.

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Notes d'usage

The word is often used humorously to describe people who avoid the dentist at all costs, but it can appear in psychological or sociological contexts to describe genuine professional aversion.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse the suffix '-ile' with '-al'; while 'antidental' might refer to the teeth themselves, 'antidentile' specifically targets the profession/practitioners.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Anti' (against) + 'Dent' (dentist). If you are 'antidentile,' you are 'anti' your 'dentist.'

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Origine du mot

A modern construction combining the Greek/Latin prefix 'anti-' (against) with 'dens' (tooth) and the suffix '-ile' (pertaining to).

Modèles grammaticaux

Used primarily as an attributive adjective (e.g., antidentile bias). Can follow linking verbs (e.g., He seems very antidentile).
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Contexte culturel

The concept of being 'against dentists' gained significant pop-culture recognition in the 1990s through American sitcoms, highlighting a common social trope of fearing dental work.

Quiz rapide

Despite the modern advancements in painless procedures, many people still harbor ______ feelings that prevent them from booking an appointment.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : antidentile

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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