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mincing

adjective

/ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

Meaning

affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement

He walked with mincing steps across the stage.

dainty, delicate, affected, prim

natural, bold, rough

mincing steps, mincing manner, mincing words

Showing great attention to detail; very careful.

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.

lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint

Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality