B149 words
Relationships
Vocabulary for interpersonal and social connections.
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Words in this collection
- relationshipnounrɪˈleɪ ʃənˌʃɪpThe way in which two or more people, groups, or things are connected, or the state of being connected.
- friendshipnounˈfrɛnd ʃɪpA relationship between two or more people who share mutual affection, trust, and support.
- marriagenounˈmær ɪdʒThe legally or formally recognised union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
- couplenounˈkʌp əlTwo people or things of the same kind considered together, especially a pair who are married, in a romantic relationship, or closely associated.
- partnernounˈpɑrt nərA person who shares or is associated with another in some activity, relationship, or venture; a fellow participant.
- familyfăm<strong>′</strong>ə-lēA group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, typically living together.
- communicationnounkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənThe act or process of sharing information, ideas, or feelings between people or groups, typically through speech, writing, or other mediums.
- conflictnounkənˈflɪktA serious disagreement, argument, or prolonged struggle, often involving opposing ideas, interests, or forces.
- supportverb-transitivesəˈpɔrtTo bear the weight of or hold up; to provide assistance, backing, or approval.
- trustnountrʌstA firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
- respectnounrɪˈspɛktA feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements; due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
- loyaltynounˈlɔɪəltɪA strong feeling of support, faithfulness, or allegiance to a person, group, principle, or cause.
- commitmentnounkəˈmɪt məntA promise or firm decision to do something; the state of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship.
- romanticadjectiveroʊˈmæn tɪkConcerned with, characterized by, or suggestive of an idealized, passionate, or sentimental love.
- jealousynounˈdʒɛl ə siA feeling of resentment, envy, or bitterness towards someone because of their advantages, possessions, or relationships; also includes protective suspicion regarding a partner's fidelity.
- separationnounˌsɛp əˈreɪ ʃənThe act, process, or state of being moved or set apart from something or someone else.
- divorcenoundɪˈvɔrsThe legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.
- datenoundeɪtA specific day in the calendar or a social meeting arranged with someone.
- loveverblʌvAn intense feeling of deep affection, typically for another person, or a great interest and pleasure in something.
- argumentˈɑr gyə məntA conversation or discussion in which people express differing opinions, often with strong feelings; also, a reason or set of reasons presented to support or oppose an idea.
- forgivenessnounfəˈɡɪvnɪsThe act or process of ceasing to feel angry or resentful towards someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake; granting pardon.
- understandingnounˌʌndəˈstændɪŋThe ability to comprehend, grasp, or know something; mental grasp of facts, concepts, or meanings.
- expectationnounˌɛk spɛkˈteɪ ʃənA strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
- boundarynoun-drɪA line, real or imagined, that marks the limits or edges of something and separates it from other things.
- intimacynounˈɪntɪməsɪThe state of having a close personal relationship with someone, characterized by deep familiarity, emotional closeness, and often privacy.
- connectionnounkəˈnɛk ʃənA relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.
- dependencenoundɪˈpɛndənsThe state of needing something or someone for support or survival.
- happinessnounˈhæp i nɪsThe state of feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy.
- breakupnounˈbreɪkˌʌpThe act of ending a relationship, partnership, or union.
- proposalnounprəˈpəʊzəlA formal suggestion or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
- engagementnounɛnˈgeɪdʒ məntA formal agreement to get married; the state of being employed or involved in a particular activity or job.
- reunionnounriˈyun yənA gathering of people who have been separated, typically after a long period of time.
- reconciliationnounˌrɛk ənˌsɪl iˈeɪ ʃənThe act of restoring friendly relations after a conflict, quarrel, or disagreement.
- misunderstandingnounˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋA failure to understand something correctly.
- compromisenounˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzAn agreement or settlement reached by each side making concessions; finding a middle way between opposing positions.
- empathyˈɛm pə θiThe ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
- compassionnounkəmˈpæʃənA deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering, coupled with a strong desire to alleviate that suffering.
- generositynounˌdʒɛn əˈrɒs ɪ tiThe quality of being willing to give or share, especially more than is usual or expected; the quality of kindness and willingness to help others.
- cooperationnounkəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃənThe act or process of working together with others towards a common goal.
- admirationnounˌædməˈreɪʃənA feeling of deep respect, warm approval, and delighted pleasure towards someone or something.
- appreciationnoun-sɪ-The recognition and understanding of the value, quality, or significance of something or someone; a positive feeling of thankfulness.
- devotionnoundɪˈvoʊ ʃənDeep, passionate love, loyalty, or commitment, often involving selfless dedication.
- affectionnounəˈfɛkʃənA gentle feeling of fondness, liking, or caring for someone or something.
- bondnounbŏndA thing that fastens, ties, or holds things together; a connection or link.
- attachmentnounəˈtætʃməntThe act of attaching something or the state of being attached.
- tensionnountĕn<strong>′</strong>shənThe state of being stretched tight or under mental or emotional strain.
- disagreementnounˌdɪsəˈɡriːməntA lack of consensus or approval; a situation where people have differing opinions or views and express them.
- resolutionnounˌrɛzəˈluːʃənA firm decision to do or not to do something.
- negotiationnounnɪˌgoʊ ʃiˈeɪ ʃənA formal discussion between people or groups who are trying to reach an agreement.