Underminingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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underminingly
[ ʌndərˈmaɪnɪŋli ]
behavioral impact
Underminingly describes an action or behavior that serves to weaken or subvert someone or something gradually. It implies a lack of direct confrontation, instead opting for subtlety in efforts that can destabilize trust or authority. The term often suggests a negative impact, whether intentional or not, on the efficacy or reliability of an individual or organization.
Synonyms
deviously, insidiously, subversively
Examples of usage
- He spoke underminingly about her decisions in the meeting.
- She often acted underminingly, creating doubt among the team members.
- The report was written underminingly, questioning the project's validity.
Translations
Translations of the word "underminingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 minando
🇮🇳 क्षीणता से
🇩🇪 untergrabend
🇮🇩 merusak
🇺🇦 підривно
🇵🇱 podkopująco
🇯🇵 弱体化させるように
🇫🇷 de manière subversive
🇪🇸 socavando
🇹🇷 sarsıcı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 약화시키는 방식으로
🇸🇦 بشكل تقويض
🇨🇿 podkopávající
🇸🇰 podkopávajúco
🇨🇳 破坏性地
🇸🇮 podkopavajoče
🇮🇸 undermining
🇰🇿 төңкеру арқылы
🇬🇪 შესუსტებით
🇦🇿 zərərli şəkildə
🇲🇽 socavando
Etymology
The word 'underminingly' is derived from the base verb 'undermine', which comes from the Middle English 'undermine', meaning to dig or mine beneath something. The prefix 'under-' signifies a position below or beneath, while 'mine' refers to the act of digging. The transformation into the adverb form 'underminingly' reflects a qualitative way of acting or affecting someone or something in a damaging or subversive manner. This notion captures the essence of subtle and often covert actions intended to weaken established norms or hierarchies. The use of this term has evolved, primarily in psychological and sociopolitical discussions, to describe behaviors that may erode trust, authority, or relationships without overt aggression.