killjoy

Vocabulary Word

Definition

In life, there are people who always find a way to spoil others' happiness or fun. These are 'killjoys.' They may point out faults in a plan or focus on the negative side when others are excited about something.

Examples in Different Contexts

In team-building exercises, a 'killjoy' can dampen the team's spirit. A team leader might advise, 'Let's avoid being killjoys and approach this activity with an open mind.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The new app update does have a few bugs, but remember, we are in the testing phase. We need constructive feedback rather than negative fault-finding.

Response:

I didn't mean to be a killjoy. Moving forward, I'll strive to provide more solution-oriented critique.

Academics

Scenario:

These are only preliminary findings. Instead of dismissing them, let's delve deeper and promote constructive discussions.

Response:

I didn't intend to be a killjoy. I will make sure to foster a more constructive and open-minded discussion in our next meeting.