required by a law or rule This meeting is mandatory for all employees. (=all employees must go to this meeting) The mandatory fine for littering is $200. (=everyone caught littering must pay $200) a mandatory retirement age (=an age at Read More …
required by a law or rule This meeting is mandatory for all employees. (=all employees must go to this meeting) The mandatory fine for littering is $200. (=everyone caught littering must pay $200) a mandatory retirement age (=an age at Read More …
Midriff refers to the area around a person’s middle, that is, the front of their body between the chest and the waist. Even the store’s winter line of clothing includes a number of midriff-baring tops, albeit paired with oversized cardigans Read More …
(more inconsiderate; most inconsiderate) not thinking about the rights and feelings of other people : not considerate an inconsiderate (=thoughtless) remark He was rude and inconsiderate to the waiter. There is no excuse for such inconsiderate behavior. — often + Read More …
(more deplorable; most deplorable) very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust : deserving to be deplored The company has shown a deplorable (=appalling, unconscionable) lack of concern for the environment. children living in deplorable (=horrible, disgusting, Read More …
To cast aspersion (or aspersions) on someone is to criticize them harshly or unfairly: aspersion is defined as “a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone’s reputation, or the act of making such a charge.” Aspersion may also refer Read More …