C1 noun フォーマル

dissumdom

/dɪˈsʌm.dəm/

A state of collective intellectual stagnation or indecision occurring when a group is unable to reach a consensus despite having all necessary information. It specifically describes the atmosphere of 'doom' or frustration that arises from such circular and unproductive deliberation.

例文

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1

The holiday planning collapsed into a state of dissumdom as no one could agree on a destination.

The group could not decide where to go for the holiday, leading to a frustrating lack of progress.

2

The legislative body was paralyzed by dissumdom, preventing the passage of any meaningful reform.

The government was stuck in a state of indecision, which stopped new laws from being made.

3

Cut the dissumdom and just choose a movie already!

Stop being so indecisive and pick a film to watch!

語族

名詞
dissumdom
Verb
dissum
副詞
dissumdicly
形容詞
dissumdic
関連
dissumer
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Dis' (negative) + 'Sum' (total) + 'Dom' (condition). It is the condition (-dom) where the total (sum) of the conversation results in nothing (dis).

クイックテスト

The board's inability to choose a new CEO led the company into a year of ______.

正解!

正解は: dissumdom

例文

1

The holiday planning collapsed into a state of dissumdom as no one could agree on a destination.

everyday

The group could not decide where to go for the holiday, leading to a frustrating lack of progress.

2

The legislative body was paralyzed by dissumdom, preventing the passage of any meaningful reform.

formal

The government was stuck in a state of indecision, which stopped new laws from being made.

3

Cut the dissumdom and just choose a movie already!

informal

Stop being so indecisive and pick a film to watch!

4

Sociological analysis suggests that dissumdom is an inherent risk in horizontally structured organizations.

academic

Research shows that groups without clear hierarchies often suffer from collective stagnation.

5

Our quarterly strategy meeting was a total dissumdom; we debated for hours and resolved nothing.

business

The business meeting was completely unproductive because no decisions were made.

語族

名詞
dissumdom
Verb
dissum
副詞
dissumdicly
形容詞
dissumdic
関連
dissumer

よく使う組み合わせ

perpetual dissumdom a never-ending state of collective indecision
break the dissumdom to finally make a decision and move forward
descend into dissumdom to start becoming unproductive and indecisive
institutional dissumdom indecision that is built into a company's culture
total dissumdom complete and utter failure to reach an agreement

よく使うフレーズ

trapped in dissumdom

unable to escape a cycle of unproductive debate

the dissumdom of the masses

the inability of a large group to act together

pure dissumdom

a situation characterized only by stagnation

よく混同される語

dissumdom vs dissension

Dissension refers to active disagreement or conflict, whereas dissumdom refers to the stagnant state of being unable to decide.

dissumdom vs boredom

Boredom is a lack of interest; dissumdom is a lack of collective direction or outcome.

📝

使い方のコツ

This term is most effective when describing professional or social group dynamics where too much democracy or debate leads to zero progress. It is a nuanced word used to criticize inefficient decision-making processes.

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よくある間違い

Learners often confuse it with 'dissensus.' While 'dissensus' is the lack of agreement, 'dissumdom' is the heavy, stagnant atmosphere that results from that lack of agreement.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Dis' (negative) + 'Sum' (total) + 'Dom' (condition). It is the condition (-dom) where the total (sum) of the conversation results in nothing (dis).

📖

語源

A modern construction likely derived from the Latin 'dis-' (apart/not) and 'summa' (sum/total), combined with the Germanic suffix '-dom' (state or jurisdiction).

文法パターン

uncountable noun often follows verbs like 'overcome', 'break', or 'enter' can be modified by adjectives like 'political' or 'creative'
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文化的な背景

Often used in political commentary to describe the paralysis of modern democratic institutions.

クイックテスト

The board's inability to choose a new CEO led the company into a year of ______.

正解!

正解は: dissumdom

関連単語

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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