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Slang or Profanity Explainer: Abalienating
Abalienating is a term that can be used to describe a feeling of being treated as if one's identity were invalid or worthless, just like how alienation can make you feel when something or someone is unloved by the world around us.
For instance, imagine if you're trying to impress someone, but they don't seem to want anything to do with you. It could be a feeling of being abalienating because it's not clear who's truly important and who's not. Alternatively, it could be an example sentence using "abalienating":
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I'm sorry, but I can't continue this conversation. Your company seems uninterested in us being friendly and open-minded. We might as well just leave you behind like a foreigner.
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In this scenario, the person is feeling abalienating because they feel that they have no reason to be part of or interact with their workplace. They might also be expressing frustration at not having any impact on the decision-making process of their employer.
How about this:
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I don't understand why you're so resistant. You know, I'm a pretty good person who's always looking for new opportunities. Maybe we should just start something and see if it works out better than the old ways? That way, we'll have a chance to grow as individuals."