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overly

/ˈoʊvərli/ /ˈoʊvərliː/

Meanings
adjective
Superficial; not thorough; careless, negligent, inattentive.

Examples :

"The student's research was overly reliant on a few quick online articles, making it superficial and lacking in depth. "
attitude character quality

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superficial noun

/ˌs(j)uːpəˈfɪʃəl/ /ˌsupɚˈfɪʃəl/

(chiefly in plural) A surface detail.

"He always concentrates on the superficials and fails to see the real issue."

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intimidated verb

/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/

To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

"The new student was intimidated by the size of the school and all the older students. "

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protective noun

/pɹoʊtɛktɪv/

Something that protects.

"The protective helmet was essential for the construction worker. "

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carelessly adverb

/ˈkɛələsli/ /ˈkɛɹləsli/

Giving the appearance of carelessness; relaxedly.

"The papers were carelessly strewn on the table."

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enthusiastic adjective

/ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/

With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

"an enthusiastic lover of art"

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uncomfortable adjective

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/

Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

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confidently adverb

/ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/

In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively.

"She answered the teacher's question confidently, knowing she had studied hard. "

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inattentive adjective

/ˌɪn.ə.ˈtɛn.tɪv/

Of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.

"He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams."

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superiority noun

/ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

The state of being superior.

"Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football."

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superficially adverb

/ˌsupərˈfɪʃəli/ /ˌsjuːpərˈfɪʃəli/

In a superficial manner; shallowly

"She only glanced superficially at the instructions, so she didn't understand the problem fully. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

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classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "