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.
例文
3 / 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.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'micro' (small) and 'acrsion' as a mix of 'action' and 'abrasion'—a small action that causes a sore spot over time.
クイックテスト
The candidate felt that the interviewer's ______ questions about her 'exotic' background were inappropriate.
正解!
正解は: microacrsion
例文
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.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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
よく混同される語
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.
使い方のコツ
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.
よくある間違い
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.
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'micro' (small) and 'acrsion' as a mix of 'action' and 'abrasion'—a small action that causes a sore spot over time.
語源
Derived from the Greek 'mikros' (small) combined with a variation of the Latin 'aggredi' (to step toward or attack).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
This term is central to modern Western discussions regarding social justice, workplace culture, and identity politics.
クイックテスト
The candidate felt that the interviewer's ______ questions about her 'exotic' background were inappropriate.
正解!
正解は: microacrsion
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