cliquish (Meaning)
cliquish (s)
befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
cliquish (a.)
Of or pertaining to a clique; disposed to from cliques; exclusive in spirit.
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cliquish Sentence Examples
- The cliquish behavior of the group made it difficult for newcomers to feel welcome.
- She found the atmosphere in the office to be cliquish, with certain employees excluding others.
- The school's social scene felt cliquish, leaving some students feeling isolated.
- Despite efforts to foster inclusivity, the community remained somewhat cliquish.
- The club's membership seemed cliquish, with certain members dominating conversations and decisions.
- She observed how cliquish tendencies affected team dynamics during group projects.
- The clique's cliquish behavior alienated those who didn't fit their mold.
- In the tightly-knit community, outsiders often found it challenging to break through cliquish barriers.
- The cliquish nature of the organization discouraged collaboration and innovation.
- Overcoming the cliquish mentality required a concerted effort to promote openness and diversity.
FAQs About the word cliquish
befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferiorOf or pertaining to a clique;
close, close-knit, cliquey, friendly, familiar,clannish, snobby, pack, exclusive, bosom
receptive,receptive,welcoming, welcoming,
The cliquish behavior of the group made it difficult for newcomers to feel welcome.
She found the atmosphere in the office to be cliquish, with certain employees excluding others.
The school's social scene felt cliquish, leaving some students feeling isolated.
Despite efforts to foster inclusivity, the community remained somewhat cliquish.
