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unconventional / ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl /adjectiveNot conforming to what is generally done or believed
His unconventional approach to problem-solving impressed everyone.
unorthodoxunusualirregular
constitutes / ˈkɒnstɪtjuːts /verbTo be or be considered as
The panel will constitute a valuable resource for the company.
compriseformmake up
grounded / ˈɡraʊndɪd /adjectivefirmly established; based on
Her beliefs are grounded in her faith.
rootedfounded
A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression
His work is characterized by a candid and often blunt language that cuts through conventional self-help tropes, offering a raw and honest look at personal growth and happiness.
clichéfigure of speechmetaphor
introspection / ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃən /nounthe examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes
It encourages a deeper introspection.
self-analysisself-examinationcontemplation
the trivial / ðə ˈtrɪviəl /adjectiveOf little value or importance
Don't bother me with trivial matters.
insignificantminorpetty
cluttered / ˈklʌtərd /adjectivefilled with a jumble of things; disordered
a cluttered desk
disorderedlittereduntidy
positivity / ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪti /nounThe practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude
He argues that the constant pursuit of positivity and the avoidance of negative experiences are not only futile but can also be harmful.
optimismhopefulnesscheerfulness
accolades / ˈækəleɪdz /nounpraise or approval
She received accolades for her work.
awardshonorsrecognition
a writer of a book, article, or report
She is a well-known author of children's books.
writernovelistessayist
setbacks / ˈsɛtˌbæks /nounA difficulty or problem that delays or prevents something, or makes a situation worse
The company has suffered a series of setbacks.
reversalmishapproblemdifficulty
a subtle / ə sʌtl /adjectiveSo delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
Her subtle smile hinted at a secret.
delicateelusiveunderstatedfaint