DEFINITION: v. To focus on your weaknesses, rather than your strengths. n. A person who is obsessed with their perceived deficiencies, and works hard to ensure that everyone else understands and appreciates their failings.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Negatron: /neg-uh-tron/ In the land of Transformers, after a sound defeat by the Demobots a new faction of Decepticons was formed; the Republicons. Their leader, Negatron utilizes a newly-developed weapon that allows him to dig in his heels in such a way that he can almost always block any forward progress especially initiatives from Obamas Prime. Etymology: negative (expressing refusal to do something) + Megatron (Megatron is the founder of the Decepticon uprising and their most feared leader) Created by: artr.
Defectionist: /dee-fekt-shun-ehst/ Wilbur had at one point in his life been a perfectionist but over time after suffering some setbacks, he became a defectionist, concentrating on his perceived defects rather than building on his strengths. Etymology: Blend of ‘defect’ (imperfection) and suffix ‘ist’ (indicates a person involved in the activity or field) Created by: Mustang.
Wimperfector: /wim per fek tor/ Wayne was such a wimperfector that when he was absent, his productivity at work went up. His boss wrote on his annual review:”I can assure you that no person would be better for this job. We are very fortunate to get this person to work for us.” Etymology: Wimp (a weak person) & Imperfect(not perfect; defective or inadequate) & Perfector (a person who completes or makes something perfect) Created by: Nosila.
Moronicdud: /mor-on-ik-dud/ Doodderick Doknowgood was such a moronicdud at work and was constantly pointing out his downfalls…as if he were a special kind of dumb. Etymology: Moronic – a person who is notably stupid or lacking in good judgment. & Dud – one that is ineffectual; also a failure, having little or no worth. Created by: abrakadeborah.
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