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floccinaucinihilipillification

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The action or habit of estimating something as insignificant or valueless.

Usage:

1. His floccinaucinihilipillification of her achievements hurt her deeply.
2. Some people have a tendency to engage in floccinaucinihilipillification when faced with unfamiliar ideas.
3. It is important not to dismiss someone's efforts with floccinaucinihilipillification.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Describing an activity or behavior as insignificant or valueless.

Usage:

1. His floccinaucinihilipillification comments about the new project were demotivating.
2. She found his floccinaucinihilipillification attitude towards cultural differences disappointing.
3. The manager's floccinaucinihilipillification response to employee suggestions hindered creativity.