The Ambiguity Of Belonging Flashcards
Ambiguity
Syn: uncertainty
Ambiguous
Syn: uncertain, vague
Ambivalent
Syn: contradictory, undecided
To be/feel insecure
Noun: insecurity
A sense of belonging
To have a sense of belonging/ to create a sense of belonging/ to lack a sense of belonging
To recognise sb/sth
Noun: recognition
Bond
To bond with sb
To form a bond
To strengthen a bond
Relationship
To build a relationship
To maintain …
E.g. a stable …
A strong relationship
Ant: a fragile relationship
Friendship
To make friends/ a friend
Acquaintance
To make sb’s …
Peer
E.g. peer group
To join sth/sb
E.g. to join a group/ a church
To fit in
Syn: to adapt to
Mate
Syn: pal, buddy, bro, homie
To be attached to sb/sth
Noun: attachment
To be committed to sb/sth
Noun: commitment
To count on sb
Syn: to reckon with sb
To trust in sb
Ant: to mistrust sb
To rely on sb/sth
E.g. to rely on sb doing sth
To connect to sth
Noun: connection
To feel connected to sb/sth
Ant: to feel disconnected from