- Today's Word
Novaturient
[no-vuh-TOOR-ee-uhnt]
Definition
- (noun) A person who has a strong desire for change and new experiences. They are adventurous, curious, and always eager to learn and grow. Novaturients embrace the unknown and are not afraid to step out of their comfort zones to pursue new opportunities.
Example
As a true novaturient, Liam was always planning his next big adventure, whether it was backpacking through Southeast Asia or taking up a new hobby like rock climbing.
Fun Fact
The word “novaturient” is derived from the Latin words “novus,” meaning “new,” and “turient,” meaning “desiring or craving.” While not a commonly used word in everyday language, “novaturient” has gained popularity in recent years among those who value personal growth and self-discovery. The term is often used in the context of travel, career changes, and other life-altering decisions that require a bold and adventurous spirit.
(noun) The state of having a damaged or lost reputation; being held in low regard by others or by the public.
The firm’s disrepute spread faster than any press release could contain — three clients left before the week was out.
Disrepute combines the prefix dis- meaning “away” or “reversal” with repute, from the Latin reputare — “to reckon” or “to think over” — built from re- (“again”) and putare (“to think” or “to reckon”). Repute entered English in the 15th century meaning the general opinion held of someone; disrepute followed as its logical opposite, describing the condition of having that opinion turn decisively negative.