C1 adjective 文語

mismercile

/mɪsˈmɜːrsɪl/

Describing an action or person that appears to be merciful or generous but is actually intended to cause future hardship or gain an unfair advantage. It characterizes a specific type of hypocritical benevolence where the kindness shown is a calculated trap.

例文

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1

He gave me a loan with a mismercile smile, knowing the interest would eventually bankrupt me.

He offered money with a fake kindness that hid his intent to ruin me financially later.

2

The council's mismercile decision to postpone the eviction only added to the tenants' mounting debt without providing a real solution.

The official decision seemed helpful but actually caused more long-term financial pain for the residents.

3

Don't be fooled by his 'help'; it's totally mismercile and he'll expect a huge favor later.

Do not trust his assistance because it is a deceptive kindness with strings attached.

語族

名詞
mismercility
Verb
mismercilize
副詞
mismercilely
形容詞
mismercile
関連
mismercileness
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think 'Mis-' (Wrong) + 'Mercy'. It is 'Wrong Mercy'—a wolf in sheep's clothing giving you a hug just to see where to bite.

クイックテスト

The landlord's ____ offer to waive the late fee was actually a trick to get the tenant to sign away their legal rights.

正解!

正解は: mismercile

例文

1

He gave me a loan with a mismercile smile, knowing the interest would eventually bankrupt me.

everyday

He offered money with a fake kindness that hid his intent to ruin me financially later.

2

The council's mismercile decision to postpone the eviction only added to the tenants' mounting debt without providing a real solution.

formal

The official decision seemed helpful but actually caused more long-term financial pain for the residents.

3

Don't be fooled by his 'help'; it's totally mismercile and he'll expect a huge favor later.

informal

Do not trust his assistance because it is a deceptive kindness with strings attached.

4

The treaty was criticized by historians as mismercile, offering immediate food aid while stripping the nation of its sovereignty.

academic

Scholars argue the agreement was deceptively generous, hiding a predatory political agenda.

5

The company's mismercile acquisition strategy involved bailouts that eventually led to the complete liquidation of the smaller competitor.

business

The business used helpful financial packages as a deceptive way to eventually destroy their rival.

語族

名詞
mismercility
Verb
mismercilize
副詞
mismercilely
形容詞
mismercile
関連
mismercileness

よく使う組み合わせ

mismercile gesture an act that looks kind but is harmful
mismercile policy a rule that is deceptively beneficial
mismercile smile a look of fake sympathy
mismercile aid assistance that creates dependency
mismercile tactic a strategy involving fake mercy

よく使うフレーズ

a mismercile hand

a helping hand that actually pushes one down

under a mismercile guise

acting under the appearance of fake mercy

mismercile charity

giving that is intended to control the recipient

よく混同される語

mismercile vs merciless

Merciless means showing no mercy at all, while mismercile means showing a fake or 'wrong' mercy that is actually harmful.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use this word specifically when describing high-level deception involving the appearance of kindness. It is a sophisticated term often found in literary critiques or political analysis.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use it as a simple synonym for 'mean.' Remember, it must involve an element of fake generosity or a 'trap.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think 'Mis-' (Wrong) + 'Mercy'. It is 'Wrong Mercy'—a wolf in sheep's clothing giving you a hug just to see where to bite.

📖

語源

Constructed from the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly/badly) and the root of 'mercy', influenced by the rhythmic structure of 'mercantile' to suggest a transactional nature.

文法パターン

Attributive adjective (placed before a noun) Can be used with 'to be' or 'to seem' linking verbs Does not have a comparative form (usually considered absolute)
🌍

文化的な背景

The term is frequently utilized in modern critiques of corporate social responsibility when such acts are viewed as purely cynical public relations moves.

クイックテスト

The landlord's ____ offer to waive the late fee was actually a trick to get the tenant to sign away their legal rights.

正解!

正解は: mismercile

関連単語

principled

C2

Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.

analytical

C1

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.

authorize

C1

To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.

beneficial

B2

Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.

consistent

C2

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.

constitutional

C2

Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.

define

C1

A precise statement or explanation of the meaning, nature, or scope of a word, concept, or thing. It is also used to describe the degree of clarity and detail in an image or sound.

contextual

B2

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

contractor

C1

A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.

derive

B2

To obtain, receive, or trace something from a specific source or origin. It is commonly used to describe getting a benefit, a feeling, or a logical conclusion from something else.

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