Vocabulary Entry

spoonfeeding

|noun • verb

noun

The act of feeding someone or something with a spoon, often used metaphorically to describe an excessive or overly simplistic way of providing information or help.

Example Sentences

"The teacher's spoonfeeding style left students unprepared for the exam."

"In management, spoonfeeding employees can hinder their independent problem-solving skills."

"Critics argue that spoonfeeding consumers information dilutes their ability to think critically."

verb

Example Sentences

"The nurse spent the afternoon spoonfeeding the elderly patients."

"He prefers not to spoonfeed his audience, believing they should research on their own."

"The coach was criticized for spoonfeeding strategies instead of encouraging players to develop their own."