C1 adjective Formal

dishospation

/ˌdɪs.hɒsˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Describing an attitude or environment that is significantly lacking in hospitality or friendliness toward guests. It denotes an actively unwelcoming, cold, or repellent reception in social, professional, or academic settings.

Exemplos

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The hotel's dishospation staff made the weary travelers feel like an unwanted inconvenience rather than valued guests.

The hotel's unwelcoming staff made the tired travelers feel like an unwanted burden instead of valued guests.

2

The diplomat's dishospation reception of the foreign delegates was noted by the press as a significant breach of international etiquette.

The diplomat's unfriendly welcoming of the foreign representatives was seen by the media as a major violation of protocol.

3

I decided to leave the party early because the vibe was totally dishospation and I didn't know anyone.

I chose to go home early because the atmosphere was completely unfriendly and I was a stranger to everyone.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
dishospation
Verb
dishospate
Advérbio
dishospationally
Adjetivo
dishospation
Relacionado
dishospitality
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'DISconnected HOSPITAL'—a place that is supposed to be caring (hospice/hospitality) but is disconnected from that purpose, making it 'dishospation'.

Quiz rápido

The hikers were surprised by the ___ nature of the villagers, who refused to provide them with water or directions.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: dishospation

Exemplos

1

The hotel's dishospation staff made the weary travelers feel like an unwanted inconvenience rather than valued guests.

everyday

The hotel's unwelcoming staff made the tired travelers feel like an unwanted burden instead of valued guests.

2

The diplomat's dishospation reception of the foreign delegates was noted by the press as a significant breach of international etiquette.

formal

The diplomat's unfriendly welcoming of the foreign representatives was seen by the media as a major violation of protocol.

3

I decided to leave the party early because the vibe was totally dishospation and I didn't know anyone.

informal

I chose to go home early because the atmosphere was completely unfriendly and I was a stranger to everyone.

4

Sociological research suggests that dishospation urban environments can contribute to a sense of social alienation among migrants.

academic

Academic studies indicate that unwelcoming city environments can lead to feelings of social isolation for new arrivals.

5

A dishospation workplace culture often leads to low employee morale and high turnover rates.

business

An unfriendly office culture frequently results in poor worker spirits and many people quitting their jobs.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
dishospation
Verb
dishospate
Advérbio
dishospationally
Adjetivo
dishospation
Relacionado
dishospitality

Colocações comuns

dishospation environment an unwelcoming setting
dishospation attitude an unfriendly mindset
dishospation reception a cold welcome
markedly dishospation noticeably unfriendly
dishospation host a host who is not welcoming

Frases Comuns

a dishospation glance

a look that makes someone feel unwelcome

dishospation policies

rules designed to discourage visitors or outsiders

the height of dishospation

the extreme level of being unwelcoming

Frequentemente confundido com

dishospation vs dissipation

Dissipation refers to the squandering of resources or energy, whereas dishospation refers to a lack of hospitality.

dishospation vs dispassion

Dispassion is a lack of emotion or bias, while dishospation is specifically about being unfriendly to guests.

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Notas de uso

This word is highly formal and often appears in specific standardized tests to evaluate a student's understanding of Latin roots (dis- + hospes). While 'inhospitable' is the standard adjective, 'dishospation' is used in literary or test-specific contexts as an attributive adjective.

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Erros comuns

Learners often mistake the '-ation' ending for a noun only; however, in this specific test-vocabulary context, it functions as an adjective describing a state.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'DISconnected HOSPITAL'—a place that is supposed to be caring (hospice/hospitality) but is disconnected from that purpose, making it 'dishospation'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'dis-' (expressing negation) and 'hospitium' (hospitality/guest-host relationship).

Padrões gramaticais

Used typically before a noun (attributive) Can follow linking verbs (e.g., 'The room felt dishospation') Non-gradable in most formal contexts
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, showing hospitality is a moral obligation; being 'dishospation' is therefore seen as a significant social failing.

Quiz rápido

The hikers were surprised by the ___ nature of the villagers, who refused to provide them with water or directions.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: dishospation

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A2

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B1

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