C1 adjective Literário

autofugdom

/ˌɔːtəʊˈfjuːɡdəm/

Describing a state of self-imposed isolation or the psychological condition of fleeing from one's own identity or social responsibilities. It characterizes a person or behavior focused on internal withdrawal and the avoidance of external reality to preserve a sense of self.

Exemplos

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1

He lived an autofugdom life, rarely answering the door or checking his messages.

He lived an autofugdom life, rarely answering the door or checking his messages.

2

The protagonist's autofugdom tendencies reflect the author's own desire for total anonymity.

The protagonist's autofugdom tendencies reflect the author's own desire for total anonymity.

3

Don't get all autofugdom on me just because you're stressed; let's talk about it.

Don't get all autofugdom on me just because you're stressed; let's talk about it.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
autofugdom
Verb
autofugue
Advérbio
autofugdomly
Adjetivo
autofugdom
Relacionado
autofugivity
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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'Auto' (self) 'Fugitive' (fleeing) living in their own 'Kingdom' (-dom) of silence.

Quiz rápido

After the scandal, the celebrity lived a quiet, _______ life in a remote cabin.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: autofugdom

Exemplos

1

He lived an autofugdom life, rarely answering the door or checking his messages.

everyday

He lived an autofugdom life, rarely answering the door or checking his messages.

2

The protagonist's autofugdom tendencies reflect the author's own desire for total anonymity.

formal

The protagonist's autofugdom tendencies reflect the author's own desire for total anonymity.

3

Don't get all autofugdom on me just because you're stressed; let's talk about it.

informal

Don't get all autofugdom on me just because you're stressed; let's talk about it.

4

In psychological terms, the autofugdom state is often a defense mechanism against trauma.

academic

In psychological terms, the autofugdom state is often a defense mechanism against trauma.

5

The manager's autofugdom style made it impossible for the team to get timely feedback.

business

The manager's autofugdom style made it impossible for the team to get timely feedback.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
autofugdom
Verb
autofugue
Advérbio
autofugdomly
Adjetivo
autofugdom
Relacionado
autofugivity

Colocações comuns

autofugdom state autofugdom state
pure autofugdom pure autofugdom
autofugdom tendencies autofugdom tendencies
psychological autofugdom psychological autofugdom
chronic autofugdom chronic autofugdom

Frases Comuns

retreat into autofugdom

retreat into autofugdom

a sense of autofugdom

a sense of autofugdom

bordering on autofugdom

bordering on autofugdom

Frequentemente confundido com

autofugdom vs autodidact

An autodidact is a self-taught person, whereas autofugdom relates to self-escape or isolation.

autofugdom vs fugitive

A fugitive flees from the law; an autofugdom individual flees from the self or social identity.

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Notas de uso

Though it ends in '-dom' (traditionally a noun suffix), in specific literary and test contexts it is used as an adjective to describe a person's temperament or a lifestyle choice involving extreme withdrawal.

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Erros comuns

Learners often mistake this for a noun meaning 'self-kingdom'. Ensure it is used to describe a quality or state when functioning as an adjective.

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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'Auto' (self) 'Fugitive' (fleeing) living in their own 'Kingdom' (-dom) of silence.

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Origem da palavra

A blend of the Greek 'autos' (self) and the Latin root 'fug-' (to flee), combined with the English suffix '-dom' (state/condition).

Padrões gramaticais

used as an attributive adjective no comparative or superlative forms can function as a predicate adjective after linking verbs
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Contexto cultural

Often used in modern philosophical discussions regarding 'ghosting' or digital detoxing taken to an extreme degree.

Quiz rápido

After the scandal, the celebrity lived a quiet, _______ life in a remote cabin.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: autofugdom

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