compromising — showing a readiness to make concessions; revealing or exposing someone to danger or suspicion
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a readiness to make concessions; revealing or exposing someone to danger or suspicion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 타협하려는, 양보하는; 위험하거나 의심스러운 상황에 노출시키는
Korean pronunciation: **컴**프러마이징
Example Sentences
- The CEO found himself in a compromising position when the leaked emails revealed his true thoughts about employees.
- My mom walked in at the most compromising moment - when I was eating her secret chocolate stash.
- The negotiator took a compromising approach to resolve the labor dispute.
compromising
ADJECTIVE//ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ//
showing a readiness to make concessions; revealing or exposing someone to danger or suspicion
a business executive reluctantly slides a contract across the table toward opposing negotiators. Her facial expression shows clear hesitation and discomfort as she makes this concession. The contract terms are clearly not what she wanted, but external pressure forces her hand. The opposing team leans forward eagerly, sensing her weakened position and vulnerability. Other colleagues behind her look concerned, realizing this decision exposes their company to potential risks. someone making concessions that put them in a vulnerable or dangerous position
Her surprising concessions hide enterprising plans, but compromising secrets brings dangerous consequences!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'compromissum'에서 유래했으며, 'com(함께)'와 'promittere(약속하다)'가 결합되어 '서로 약속하다, 타협하다'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The CEO found himself in a compromising position when the leaked emails revealed his true thoughts about employees.”
“My mom walked in at the most compromising moment - when I was eating her secret chocolate stash.”
“The negotiator took a compromising approach to resolve the labor dispute.”
“He deleted all compromising photos before his girlfriend could see his phone.”
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