The thesaurus of synonyms and related words is fully integrated into the dictionary. Click on the thesaurus category heading under the button in an entry to see the synonyms and related words for that meaning. Past participles:arisen, been, befallen... This is the British English definition of striven.
Personally, sarcasm can mean a couple of things depending on how it is dealt out. If it is sarcastic in a funny way, that person may have a sense of humor. If it is said in a mean way, than that person is probably insecure and unhappy. IMHO!
Negative feedback isnât the issue. You are. How you respond to correction, criticism, and negative feedback tells me who you are. Itâs even more telling when it comes from someone of lower status. Negative responses: â 1 Itâs your fault too.â. 2  Making it personal.3  Standing aloof. 4  Minimizing. 5  Arguing.6  Feeling attacked. 7  Finger pointing.ow you respond to correction, criticism, and negative feedback tells me who you are. Itâs even more telling when it comes from someone of lower status. Negative responses: â 1 Itâs your fault too.â. 2  Making it personal. 3  Standing aloof. 4  Minimizing.