pointedly avoid

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

To avoid someone or something in a very obvious and deliberate way to show disapproval.

avoidADVERB + AVOID

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pointedly

Examples (10)

  • She pointedly avoided looking at him when she spoke.
  • During the meeting, the CEO pointedly avoided my question about the budget cuts.
  • He pointedly avoided his ex-girlfriend at the party all evening.
  • They had pointedly avoided any mention of the recent scandal until the reporter brought it up.
  • My aunt pointedly avoids discussing politics at family dinners to show her disapproval.
  • The diplomat pointedly avoided the journalist's inquiries about the secret negotiations.
  • It was clear he was upset when he pointedly avoided shaking my hand.
  • I think she will pointedly avoid him at the conference next week after their argument.
  • After the disagreement, Sarah began to pointedly avoid any hallway conversations with her colleague.
  • The entire committee pointedly avoided the controversial agenda item, hoping it would be forgotten.