stultify — to make someone feel foolish or lose enthusiasm; to render futile or ineffective
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel foolish or lose enthusiasm; to render futile or ineffective
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstʌltɪˌfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 바보로 만들다, 무력하게 하다, 열정을 잃게 하다
Korean pronunciation: **스털**티파이
Example Sentences
- The mind-numbing office job stultified his once-brilliant intellect.
- Her helicopter parenting began to stultify her children's independence.
- The professor's stultifying lectures could put even the most enthusiastic student to sleep.
stultify
VERB//ˈstʌltɪˌfaɪ//
to make someone feel foolish or lose enthusiasm; to render futile or ineffective
a nervous student stands at the front holding colorful presentation materials with initial excitement. A stern teacher sits with arms crossed, shaking her head dismissively with a frowning expression. The student's shoulders begin to slump as confidence drains from their face and posture. The colorful materials start to droop in their hands as enthusiasm visibly fades. Other students in the background look uncomfortable witnessing the deflating moment. The student's initial bright expression transforms into one of foolishness and defeat. someone being made to feel foolish and lose all enthusiasm
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Origin
From Latin stultificare, meaning 'to make foolish or stupid.' Originally used in legal contexts to invalidate witness testimony by proving incompetence.
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📝Examples
“The mind-numbing office job stultified his once-brilliant intellect.”
“Her helicopter parenting began to stultify her children's independence.”
“The professor's stultifying lectures could put even the most enthusiastic student to sleep.”
“Too much screen time can stultify children's imagination.”
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