SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
ATTRIBUTION ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS
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the truth about something, especially when it is said in a neutral way
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remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say, made in order to hurt someone’s feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way
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courageous
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I do not know
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sarcastic humor mocks or ridicules, usually by saying the opposite of what is actually meant. The talent-show judge who rolls his eyes at your dancing, smirks, and says, “You ought to be on Broadway” is a sarcastic person.
Detailed explanation-2: -using remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone’s feelings or to humorously criticize something: a sarcastic comment/remark. Are you being sarcastic? Disapproving & criticizing. anathematize.
Detailed explanation-3: -Definition: A person specializing in or noted for sarcasm-which I’m totally sure you knew already. Sample usage: “He’s such a sarcasmist that I always believe the opposite of what he says, including his name.”
Detailed explanation-4: -Sarcasm is speech or writing which actually means the opposite of what it seems to say. Sarcasm is usually intended to mock or insult someone.