cajolery
noun as in strong fondness
Strongest matches
rejection, straight talk, harsh, plain speaking, dishonest, dull, indifference, bluntness
Example Sentences
Example:His smooth cajolery ended in rejection as he couldn't persuade the board.
Definition:The act of refusing
Example:Unlike cajolery, his straight talk was a refreshing change.
Definition:Honest and frank conversation with no attempt to deceive or flatter
Example:Her harsh words cut through the cajolery like a knife.
Definition:Severe; not mild or soft; strict; unyielding
Example:His colleague preferred plain speaking to any form of cajolery.
Definition:Saying things as they are, in a direct and simple way
Example:His dishonest cajolery was eventually uncovered by the police.
Definition:Not honest; not characterized by frankness and truth
Example:Complicated schemes lacked the cajolery and became seemingly dull.
Definition:Lacking in interest; not exciting or stimulating
Example:He sought to break her resolve using indifference rather than cajolery.
Definition:The quality or state of being indifferent; lack of interest or concern
Example:His bluntness won him glory and was the opposite of cajolery.
Definition:Directness of speech or behavior; lack of subtlety or tact
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