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Vocabulary Entry
cassandra
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a daughter of Priam, king of Troy, who was given the gift of prophecy but cursed never to be believed.
Example Sentences
"Cassandra warned the Trojans about the impending doom, but they didn't listen."
"In literary works, a character referred to as a 'Cassandra' often predicts disaster."
"The Cassandra complex describes someone whose valid warnings are dismissed."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of Cassandra, especially in the context of predicting disaster that goes unheeded.
Example Sentences
"His Cassandra prediction about climate change fell on deaf ears."
"The article had a Cassandra tone, highlighting risks many ignored."
"She often felt like a Cassandra, foreseeing issues before they arose."