Pronunciation: /əˈblaɪv/ (uh-BLIVE)
Definition:
Oblive (verb) - To selectively ignore or omit consideration of pertinent social conventions or responsibilities, often manifested as neglect of anticipated protocols in interactive circumstances.
Significance:
• It defines a specific type of social faux pas.
• It emphasizes the deliberate aspect of overlooking social norms.
• It identifies a common annoyance.
• It avoids restating definitions relating to memory decline and utilizes the restrictions.
• It improves succinctness.
• It replaces several other definitions to make way for this significance.
Verb Forms:
• Past: oblived
• Present Simple: oblive, oblives
• Present Continuous: obliving
Examples:
• “He totally oblived the dress protocol, attending the ceremony with casual garb.”
• “She oblived her duty, never delivering her part of the presentation.”
• “The intern completely oblived the protocol for emailing superiors, generating several irate responses.”
A Bible thumper acting oblivious, often in regards to a fact or basic human right.
Albeit he now condemns gay relations , pastor John remain remains silent when questioned about his 4 year romantic bisexual relationship that had taken place 2 years prior to his priesthood. He suddenly became very oblivical shortly after his recovery.
(n.): the tendency or state of drifting into forgetfulness, either willfully or passively; a slow slide into mental or cultural obscurity.
Too many on the team have settled into a comfortable oblivity, showing little interest in improving their skills or contributing meaningfully to the organization's goals.
A person with many personalities but usually chooses to be loud/toxic. gets emotional easily. Is a hypocrite because they hurt others feelings but gets mad when others hurt their feelings.
Person 1: "you're fat"
person 2: "you're fat"
Person 1: "hey that was mean, say sorry"
person 2: you said the same thing to me, you're such an obliv"