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Floccinaucinihilipilification

Definition

(rare, formal) The act of estimating something as worthless or without value; the habit of describing something as worthless. Often used to describe a tendency to belittle or devalue something, especially in a way that seems excessive or unjustified.

Example Sentences

1The politician's speech was criticized for its floccinaucinihilipilification of the opposition's policies, which many saw as a deliberate attempt to undermine their credibility.
2Is it possible to engage in constructive criticism without resorting to floccinaucinihilipilification, or does the very act of criticizing imply a negative judgment?
3The literary critic's scathing review of the novel was accused of floccinaucinihilipilification, as it seemed to dismiss the author's entire oeuvre without providing any meaningful analysis.
4Avoid floccinaucinihilipilification in your academic writing; instead, focus on providing a balanced evaluation of the arguments and evidence presented.
5There is a fine line between healthy skepticism and floccinaucinihilipilification, and it is up to each individual to decide where that line lies in their own critical thinking.

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