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What does the noun résumé mean?

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun résumé . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

How common is the noun résumé ?

How is the noun résumé pronounced, british english, u.s. english, where does the noun résumé come from.

Earliest known use

The earliest known use of the noun résumé is in the late 1700s.

OED's earliest evidence for résumé is from 1782, in a letter by S. Andrews.

résumé is a borrowing from French.

Etymons: French résumé .

Nearby entries

• resultatively, adv. 1657–
• resultful, adj. 1833–
• resulting, n. 1599–
• resulting, adj. ?a1560–
• resulting trust, n. 1693–
• resultive, adj. 1655–
• resultless, adj. 1832–
• resultment, n. 1683–
• resumability, n. 1835–
• resumable, adj. 1644–
• résumé, n. 1782–
• resume, v.¹ c1400–
• résumé, v.² 1888–
• resumer, n. 1627–
• resuming, n. ?a1425–
• resuming, adj. 1681–
• resummon, v. a1325–
• resummons, n. 1495–
• resumption, n. 1443–
• resumptive, adj. & n. a1398–
• resumptive negation, n. 1917–

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How to Spell “Resume” - Résumé, Resumé, or No Accent?

It’s a question you never think about until the moment you have to write down the word résumé - no, resumé. Or is it just “resume”?

Well, you get our point, right?

It’s a dilemma that’s bound to happen at one point and we’re gonna help you solve it by discussing:

• Where the word “resume” comes from
• How to spell resume according to dictionaries
• What is the final verdict on spelling

How to Spell “Resume” - Dictionary Definition

Going back to the roots of the word, résumé comes from French. It’s written with an accent on both e-s and it means summary . 

The typical résumé is defined as a document containing a summary of one’s relevant job experience and education. 

The French themselves, however, (along with other European countries), rarely use the term for this purpose. Instead, they refer to it as a CV (curriculum vitae). While they refer to the same document in most European countries, the terms have some differences when used in the US . 

So, to cut it short: The word itself comes from French and has two accents, but it is rarely used in France itself. 

What’s the correct way to use it in other countries then?

Let’s see what the most popular dictionaries have to say about it.

• Oxford Advanced American Dictionary - The noun is suggested with two accents (résumé), but the other two spellings (resumé and resume) are given as equivalent options. All three spellings seem legit.
• Merriam Webster’s Dictionary - The first suggested noun is résumé, but the other two are listed as alternatives as well. The spelling resumé, however, is noted to be less commonly used.
• Cambridge Dictionary - Résumé is suggested, but the spelling resume is also suggested as an equivalent noun. The third spelling, resumé, is not mentioned at all.
• Wiktionary - All three spellings are listed as interchangeable, but their usage in the US is explained. Resume is correct since English doesn’t usually borrow accents from foreign words. In Resumé, the accent indicates that the “e” is not silent, while résumé simply retains the accents taken from French.

So, do we keep the accents or not?

Until recently, the AP (Associated Press) Stylebook strictly advised on transmitting accents from other languages. On their last revision , however, some windows were opened. 

Accent marks can be transmitted on names of people who request them and when quoting directly from a foreign language. So, if the context requires it, the AP Stylebook suggests résumé can be used. In regular use, however, “resume” works best. 

The Chicago Manual of Style , on the other hand, leaves the issue up to dictionaries - more specifically, the Merriam Webster. If the dictionary accepts accents, we can accept them in language as well. 

So, where are we with answering the resume dilemma at this point?

One thing is clear: The resumé spelling is not quite favored. 

Either use both accents ( résumé ) or none at all ( resume ). 

Résumé, Resumé, or Resume? Which One Is It?

If we cross out resumé as an unfavorable choice, that leaves us with a choice between the other two spellings. 

Let’s have a look at the cases for and against each of them.

If you use both accents, you’re being 100% grammatically correct. That is, after all, the way the original borrowed word is spelled.

Spelling it this way also makes sure the noun is not confused with the verb to resume.

The downside? Well, outside academics and professional settings, the word is almost never spelled with both accents. 

Doing so might often give off the pretentious vibe. 

Moving on to the polar opposite - no accents at all - we have to note that this is the most used version in informal contexts. 

It follows the rules of English of removing accents when adopting foreign words and it’s simply easier to type. 

Its con is that there’s a chance it can get mistaken with the verb to resume. 

Despite that, however, it appears that resume is the winning spelling form. It follows the rules of the English language and doesn’t put anyone in a pretentious light. 

If you’re corresponding with a recruiter regarding a job position, you can check how they spelled it in the job posting and consider following their lead.

After making your pick, however, stick with it. Using résumé one day and resume the other is an inconsistency that will work to your disadvantage. 

Keyboard Accent Shortcuts

If you’ve settled on using the accented spelling of “resume”, these pointers will probably come in handy when having to type. 

Unicode: ALT + 0233 = é

Mac: (Option key + e) + e = é

Word: CTRL + ' (apostrophe) + e = é

Google Docs: Insert -> Special Characters -> Latin -> é

Grammar Check: Type resum and then pick the preferred substitution from the software’s suggested corrections. Easy fix, right?

Speaking of easy fixes, if you’re in the process of writing your resume (or résumé), grab one of our free resume templates . Unlike accents, there’s no way you can go wrong with one of these!

Other Resume Resources

Now that we’ve explained the best ways to spell “resume,” it’s time for you to start working on yours (and land your next job).

Check out some of our top resources below on how to create a compelling resume:

• How to Write a Resume - This is the A to Z guide you can follow for an impeccable resume that will land you interviews left and right.
• How to Write a Resume with no Experience - If you’re fresh out of college or simply changing careers, there are some particular tips and tricks to keep in mind for your resume. You can check them out in this article
• 340+ Resume Action Verbs And Power Words - Words have weight and when it comes to your resume, picking one or the other can have a pretty big impact. Make sure you go over our list of verbs and words and cherry-pick the right ones for your profile. 
• The Jobseeker’s Odyssey - Last but not least, the thing that has it all. This ebook is the ultimate guide to helping you navigate the job market. It’ll accompany you from the job search process to learning how to ace your interview. 

Key Takeaways

There is no definitive answer to the resume spelling dilemma, but we do hope this article helped clarify the issue and scenarios a bit. 

Here are the main lessons we got out of our research:

• Among dictionaries, resumé is the least favored spelling. Resume and Résumé on the other hand, are listed as interchangeable.
• While résumé is grammatically correct referring to the word’s French origins, resume follows the rules of English and is most commonly used. 
• To play it safe, check how recruiters spelled the word on their job post and consider following their lead.

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• 1.1.1 Pronunciation
• 1.1.2.1 Usage notes
• 1.1.2.2 Related terms
• 1.1.2.3 Translations
• 1.2.1 Alternative forms
• 1.2.2 Pronunciation
• 1.2.3.1 Usage notes
• 1.2.3.2 Derived terms
• 1.2.3.3 Translations
• 1.3 Further reading
• 1.4 References
• 1.5 Anagrams
• 2.1 Alternative forms
• 2.2 Etymology
• 2.3.1 Inflection
• 2.3.2 Synonyms
• 2.4 Further reading
• 3.1 Etymology
• 3.2 Pronunciation
• 3.4 Further reading
• 4.2 Anagrams

English [ edit ]

Etymology 1 [ edit ].

From Anglo-Norman resumer , Middle French resumer , from Latin resumere , from re- + sumere ( “ to take ” ) .

Pronunciation [ edit ]

• ( Received Pronunciation ) enPR : rĭzjo͞om' , IPA ( key ) : /ɹɪˈzjuːm/
• ( General American ) enPR : rĭz(j)o͞om' , IPA ( key ) : /ɹɪˈz(j)um/
• enPR : rəzjo͞om' , IPA ( key ) : /ɹəˈzjuːm/
• ( yod-coalescence ) enPR : rəzho͞om' , IPA ( key ) : /ɹəˈʒuːm/
• Rhymes: -uːm
• Hyphenation: re‧sume

Verb [ edit ]

resume ( third-person singular simple present resumes , present participle resuming , simple past and past participle resumed )

• 1748 , [ Samuel Richardson ], “Letter XXVIII”, in Clarissa. Or, The History of a Young Lady:   [ … ] , volumes (please specify |volume=I to VII) , London: [ … ] S [ amuel ] Richardson;   [ … ] , →OCLC : As to the advice you give, to resume my estate, I am determined not to litigate with my father, let what will be the consequence to myself.
• 1974 , Lawrence Durrell , Monsieur , Faber & Faber, published 1992 , page 8: For after that initiation it was impossible to attach any profound importance to the notion of dying. All individual deaths had been resumed by the death of God!
• 2005 , Geoff Moore, Essential Real Property , Cavendish Publishing, →ISBN , page 116 : By resumption The Government, most likely the State Government, can resume property for the purposes of building a road or a school or some other purpose.
• 1974 , Lawrence Durrell , Monsieur , Faber & Faber, published 1992 , page 36 : He [ … ] used to say that each separate death had taught him something new about death, and that he was going to resume this knowledge in a philosophic essay about dying.
• 1803 , William Woodfall et al. , The Parliamentary Register; or an Impartial Report of the Debates that have occurred in the Two Houses of Parliament , volume 2, page 167 : No man wiſhed more for the high establiſhment of the Royal Family than he did ; but he thought the Prince would do himſelf more honour by giving up the trappings of royalty at this moment, than by reſuming them.
• 1991 , The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America , 43 CFR 5451.4, Office of the Federal Register, page 68. Before operations resume , a reduced bond shall be increased to the amount of a full

Usage notes [ edit ]

• This is a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing) .

Related terms [ edit ]

Translations [ edit ], etymology 2 [ edit ].

Borrowed from French résumé , past participle of résumer ( “ to summarize ” ) , from Latin resūmere ( “ to take back ” ) ; compare resume .

Alternative forms [ edit ]

• ( UK ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈɹɛz.(j)ʊˌmeɪ/ , /ɹɪ.ˈzjuː.meɪ/
• ( US ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/

Noun [ edit ]

resume ( plural resumes )

• 1936 , F.J. Thwaites , chapter XI, in The Redemption , Sydney: H. John Edwards, published 1940 , page 119 : He had scanned the resumé of the three previous instalments, and was abut to commence the story[.]
• ( chiefly Canada , US , Australia ) A summary or account of education and employment experiences and qualifications; a curriculum vitae (often for presentation to a potential future employer when applying for a job). [from 20th c.] Synonyms: curriculum vitae , CV
• The spellings résumé and, to a lesser extent, resumé are preferred by dictionaries, while the spelling resume was historically more common in practice. However, in recent years, the spelling résumé has become more common according to Google Ngrams. [1]
• In Canada, resumé is the sole spelling given by the Canadian Oxford Dictionary; résumé is the only spelling given by the Gage Canadian Dictionary (1997 edition).
• resume is an acceptable spelling, because modern English does not usually have diacritic marks except when borrowing terms or as an optional spelling to indicate a breach of standard pronunciation rules. Compare naive , emigre , nee , and fiance , all of which are commonly spelled with and without accent marks. The spelling resume is more likely to be found on the web due to the limits of ASCII character encoding and the US English keyboard.
• resumé follows a practice wherein a final e is accented to indicate that it is pronounced where it would usually remain silent. Compare touché , café , and especially saké and maté , where there is no etymological precedent for the accent.
• résumé follows a practice of retaining accents in borrowed words, which some may consider affected. Compare protégé , émigré , née , and élan .
• Certain other French words with two accented e's have the same usage conflict, though the relative infrequency of the words in common usage causes the conflict to be less pronounced. Also, some spell-checking tools prescribe against resumé , suggesting résumé instead, which may affect the perception of the correctness of the two spellings of the term.

Derived terms [ edit ]

• resume-driven development

Further reading [ edit ]

References [ edit ].

• ^ his résumé,his resumé,his resume at Google Ngram Viewer

Anagrams [ edit ]

Danish [ edit ], etymology [ edit ].

From French résumé , past participle of résumer ( “ summarize ” ) , from Latin resumere ( “ to take back ” ) .

resume   n ( singular definite resumeet , plural indefinite resumeer )

• summary (a condensed presentation)

Inflection [ edit ]

Synonyms [ edit ].

• sammenfatning   c
• sammendrag   n
• “ resume ” in Den Danske Ordbog

Indonesian [ edit ]

From Dutch resumé , from French résumé , past participle of résumer ( “ to summarize ” ) , from Latin resūmere ( “ to take back ” ) .

• IPA ( key ) : [reˈsume]
• Rhymes: -me , -e
• Hyphenation: ré‧su‧mé

résumé ( first-person possessive resume ku , second-person possessive resume mu , third-person possessive resume nya )

• resume , summary . Synonyms: ijmal , ikhtisar , ringkasan , sari
• “ resume ” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia , Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation –  Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia , 2016.

Italian [ edit ]

• third-person singular present indicative of resumere

Latin [ edit ]

• second-person singular present active imperative of resūmō

Portuguese [ edit ]

• third-person singular present indicative
• second-person singular imperative

Spanish [ edit ]

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Thesaurus Definition of resume

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Synonyms & Similar Words

• proceed (with)
• resuscitate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discontinue

Thesaurus Definition of résumé  (Entry 2 of 2)

• summarization
• recapitulation
• encapsulation
• run - through
• summing - up
• condensation
• curtailment
• streamlining
• abbreviation
• abridgement
• simplification
• amplification
• enlargement

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Definition of resume verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• resume (something) to resume talks/negotiations
• She resumed her career after an interval of six years.
• The noise resumed, louder than before.
• There is no sign of the peace talks resuming.
• resume doing something He got back in the car and resumed driving.

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Just 7.4 seconds: That’s how much time you have to grab a recruiter’s attention when they read your resumé for the first time. 1 That’s it! So, if you’re looking for a new job, I have a helpful hint: To grab a hiring manager’s attention, make your resumé stand out using powerful resumé words. Hear me out on this—the chances of landing your dream job get a whole lot higher when you communicate your work experience with descriptive and confident resumé words because they help you stand out from the competition.

Resumé power words are strong, actionable and confident verbs and adjectives that describe your abilities and accomplishments. And they can make you stand out in a pool of other job seekers (without any changes to your actual work experience).

Words to Use in a Resumé

Words matter! And with the right word choice, you can give your resumé a big boost of style and confidence. Here are the top 200 resumé power words that will communicate your skills, abilities and talents and help you stand out to a hiring manager.

Resumé Power Words for Leadership

•  Enforced
•  Executed
•  Facilitated
•  Fostered
•  Founded
•  Guided
•  Headed
•  Instructed
•  Mentored
•  Moderated
•  Motivated
•  Orchestrated
•  Overhauled
•  Presided
•  Spearheaded
•  Steered
•  Supervised
•  Trained

Resumé Power Words for Collaborate

•  Aligned
•  Associated
•  Combined
•  Contributed
•  Cooperated
•  Joined
•  Integrated
•  Linked
•  Merged
•  Pooled
•  Synchronized
•  United

Resumé Power Words for Responsible For

•  Achieved
•  Accomplished
•  Assembled
•  Concluded
•  Coordinated
•  Devised
•  Effected
•  Fulfilled
•  Gathered
•  Handled
•  Produced
•  Prompted
•  Solved

Resumé Power Words for Communication

•  Advertised
•  Authored
•  Broadcast
•  Circulated
•  Distributed
•  Championed
•  Clarified
•  Consulted
•  Conveyed
•  Defined
•  Diagramed
•  Documented
•  Drafted
•  Endorsed
•  Illustrated
•  Influenced
•  Informed
•  Liaison
•  Negotiated
•  Networked
•  Notated
•  Persuaded
•  Presented
•  Promoted
•  Publicized
•  Published
•  Recommended
•  Recorded
•  Storyboarded
•  Translated

Resumé Power Words for Achieved

•  Administered
•  Arranged
•  Attained
•  Captured
•  Completed
•  Converted
•  Delivered
•  Earned
•  Enacted
•  Established
•  Lifted
•  Performed
•  Predicted
•  Procured
•  Proved
•  Secured
•  Strategized
•  Trailblazed
•  Yielded

Resumé Power Words for Worked On

•  Applied
•  Attended
•  Dedicated
•  Endeavored
•  Forecasted
•  Formulated
•  Implemented
•  Masterminded
•  Operated
•  Pursued
•  Processed
•  Rendered
•  Strove
•  Troubleshot
•  Undertook
•  Visualized
•  Volunteered

Resumé Power Words for Improved

•  Accelerated
•  Advanced
•  Boosted
•  Discerned
•  Enhanced
•  Expanded
•  Familiarized
•  Increased
•  Maximized
•  Outpaced
•  Perfected
•  Redesigned
•  Refined
•  Reformed
•  Renovated
•  Resolved
•  Restructured
•  Revamped
•  Revitalized
•  Simplified
•  Skyrocketed
•  Streamlined
•  Strengthened
•  Transformed
•  Upgraded

Resumé Power Words for Researched

• Investigated

Resumé Power Words for Created

• Constructed
• Established
• Kick-started

Resumé Power Words for Managed

•  Controlled
•  Designated
•  Directed
•  Employed
•  Governed
•  Mastered
•  Organized
•  Oversaw
•  Planned
•  Programmed
•  Ruled

What Words NOT to Use in a Resumé

When you’re updating your resumé (or creating a brand-new one), it’s best to stay away from general office buzzwords and confusing phrases. These are words that you might hear people say all the time, but nobody really knows what they mean. Here are a few examples of words to avoid using on your resumé:

• Hard worker
• Moving parts
• Move the needle
• Team player
• Think outside the box

Instead, you’ll want to focus on using specific power words that show (not tell) your skills, experiences and successes on the job.

Here’s an example: Let’s say one of your job responsibilities is to provide customer service over the phone. Look at the difference between an average answer and one using resumé power words:

• Answered customer questions on the phone in a timely manner
• Established trust with customers over the phone by researching and implementing advanced listening skills and reducing call wait times

Do you see the difference? The job responsibility is the same , but the impact of using resumé power words makes this job seeker stand out from the competition.

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The best adjectives to use on your résumé.

Discover the most impactful adjectives to elevate your resume and capture the attention of employers. Enhance your job application with our guide to choosing the best descriptive words for highlighting your skills and achievements.

Don Hamilton

Adjectives can help persuade a hiring manager to give you an interview and possibly a job, as they can can add depth and clarity to your story. But your résumé should still conform to standard business writing practices, so while adjectives have their place, there are limits to observe, as in all good writing.

It’s essential to consider adjectives as a spice, not the main course. Too much spice and you ruin the meal. Let’s look at how to use adjectives effectively in your résumé, then I’ll show you 50 resume adjectives to help spice up your story without overdoing it. Let’s start with some good business writing rules.

Using Adjectives in Business Writing

Business writing rules are not stuffy formats you are required to follow. They exist to help you communicate clearly—rules of thumb that make your professional story easy to read and understand. Even better, good writing is persuasive. You want this quality in your résumé and your cover letter .  The point is to persuade the hiring manager to give you the job you want, yes? Or at least an interview . This requires persuasion. 

Just the right balance of adjectives and strong verbs can do the trick. Here are some rules for properly using adjectives in your business résumé. 

Be Specific

Opt for precise adjectives that clearly describe your point. Instead of "good," consider "excellent," "effective," or "high-quality."

Show, Don’t Tell

Support adjectives with concrete examples. For instance, instead of saying, "We provide good service," you could write, "We have a 98% customer satisfaction rate due to our responsive support."

Avoid Overuse

Too many adjectives can clutter your writing. Choose one or two strong, relevant adjectives to enhance a description.

Tailor to Your Audience

Consider who you're writing for and adjust the tone accordingly. For a formal audience, adjectives like "strategic" and "rigorous" might resonate, while creative descriptors such as "innovative" and "inventive" could be better for a creative industry.

Maintain a Professional Tone

Steer clear of overly emotional or boastful adjectives, like "amazing" or "fantastic," unless you're aiming for a casual tone.

Use Comparisons Carefully

If you’re using comparative adjectives like "better" or "best," be sure to provide context or comparisons that justify the claim.

Revise and Edit

After writing, review your adjectives to ensure they fit naturally and don't sound redundant or out of place.

Now, let’s look at the best adjectives themselves.

50 Powerful Resume Adjectives

I’ve listed 50 adjectives you can use judiciously in your résumé. They are broken down into categories. The categories apply to the type of résumé you’re writing, based on your skills and background.

Each adjective has a brief definition to guide your usage. Notice that one adjective replaces a lot of less powerful descriptive words. That’s why you use them, to be concise yet still descriptive.

For Technical Résumés 

Analytical : Adept at breaking down problems and processes logically.

Systematic : Organized and methodical in approaching tasks.

Meticulous : Extremely careful and precise with details.

Precise : Highly accurate in technical work and documentation.

Logical : Able to structure information coherently and make rational decisions.

Methodical : Approaches tasks using structured methodologies.

Proficient : Competent and skilled in technical areas.

Detail - oriented : Focused on ensuring nothing is overlooked.

Rigorous : Thorough in testing and troubleshooting procedures.

Specialized : Possessing deep knowledge in specific technical fields.

For Creative Résumés

Visionary : Able to foresee trends and visualize future possibilities.

Imaginative : Thinks beyond conventional ideas to develop unique solutions.

Expressive : Communicates ideas and emotions vividly.

Innovative : Finds new ways to approach creative problems.

Artistic : Has a keen eye for visual aesthetics and design.

Original : Generates fresh, novel ideas.

Experimental : Open to testing new concepts and techniques.

Intuitive : Quickly grasps abstract concepts and works naturally with them.

Inventive : Creates new and valuable concepts or products.

Conceptual : Can translate abstract ideas into creative executions.

For Management Résumés

Strategic : Plans with a long-term vision and specific objectives in mind.

Decisive : Makes confident, well-informed decisions.

Authoritative : Commands respect through expertise and leadership.

Persuasive : Influences others to support an idea or course of action.

Influential : Shapes decisions and outcomes through networking and relationships.

Results-driven : Focuses on achieving goals and measurable outcomes.

Diplomatic : Handles sensitive situations with tact and care.

Accountable : Takes responsibility for decisions and results.

Empowering : Encourages and enables team members to perform at their best.

Resilient : Recovers quickly from setbacks.

For Customer-Focused Résumés

Personable : Friendly and pleasant in interactions with clients.

Empathetic : Understands and cares about customers' needs.

Attentive : Listens carefully and responds thoughtfully.

Responsive : Reacts quickly to customer concerns and issues.

Collaborative : Works well with others to meet client goals.

Reliable : Consistently delivers on commitments.

Adaptable : Adjusts quickly to new customer demands.

Patient : Handles demanding clients calmly and professionally.

Courteous : Polite and considerate in communication.

Supportive : Offers valuable guidance and assistance.

For Sales/Marketing Résumés

Persuasive : Convinces others to embrace ideas, products, or services.

Competitive : Strives to surpass goals and outperform competitors.

Charismatic : Engages clients with charm and enthusiasm.

Ambitious : Shows determination to achieve and surpass targets.

Resourceful : Finds creative solutions to marketing challenges.

Engaging : Captures and maintains customer interest.

Assertive : Confident in pitching and promoting products or services.

Observant : Notices customer behaviors and market trends.

Dynamic : Adjusts strategies rapidly to changing market conditions.

Results-oriented : Prioritizes achieving measurable sales targets.

Reasons Why You Should Use Resume Adjectives

Incorporating adjectives into your resume can significantly enhance its impact, making it more persuasive and engaging for hiring managers. Here are a few important reasons why you should consider using adjectives in your resume:

• Enhance Clarity and Depth : Strong resume adjectives can add specificity and detail, helping to paint a clearer picture of your skills and achievements. Instead of stating you have "skills," you could say you have "exceptional analytical skills," which provides more context and impact.
• Make Your Resume Stand Out : With numerous resumes to sift through, hiring managers often look for applications that stand out. Well-chosen adjectives can help your resume catch their eye and demonstrate creative thinking.
• Showcase Your Professional Personality : Adjectives allow you to convey your unique professional traits and qualities. For instance, describing yourself as "meticulous" or "innovative" gives potential employers insight into your work style and approach.
• Improve Readability : A resume filled with verbs and nouns can sometimes be dry and monotonous. Adjectives can break this monotony, making your resume more dynamic and easier to read while highlighting your communication and interpersonal skills.
• Align with the Job Description : Many job postings use descriptive language to illustrate the ideal candidate. By mirroring these adjectives in your resume, you demonstrate that you fit the profile they are looking for, increasing your chances of getting noticed.
• Boost Persuasiveness : Good resume adjectives can make your accomplishments and experiences sound more impressive. For example, stating that you led a "successful" project adds a positive, persuasive element to your narrative.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

While using adjectives can enhance your resume, it's crucial to avoid common pitfalls that can undermine their effectiveness. Here are the five most important mistakes to watch out for:

1. Overuse of Adjectives

Using too many adjectives can clutter your resume and make it difficult to read. It can also come off as trying too hard to impress, which can be a turn-off for hiring managers. Aim for a balanced approach by selecting a few powerful adjectives that accurately describe your skills and achievements.

Example of Overuse :

• Overly descriptive: "An ambitious, motivated, dedicated, and hardworking professional with a keen, sharp, and acute eye for detail."
• Balanced: "A dedicated professional with a keen eye for detail."

2. Vagueness

Vague adjectives do not add much value to your resume. Words like "good" or "nice" are too general and do not provide specific information about your capabilities or achievements. Opt for more precise adjectives that convey a clear image of your skills and experience.

Example of Vagueness :

• Vague: "Good at managing teams."
• Specific: "Effective at managing cross-functional teams."

3. Inconsistency

Ensure the adjectives you use match your actual skills and experiences. Inconsistent or exaggerated adjectives can make you appear dishonest or lacking in self-awareness. Be truthful and choose adjectives that accurately reflect your professional background.

Example of Inconsistency :

• Inconsistent: "Expert in all areas of marketing."
• Consistent: "Skilled in digital marketing and social media strategies."

4. Overly Emotional or Boastful Adjectives

Adjectives that are too emotional or boastful can come across as unprofessional. Words like "amazing" or "fantastic" should be avoided unless you are applying for a role where a very casual tone is appropriate.

Example of Overly Emotional :

• Overly emotional: "An amazing and fantastic leader."
• Professional: "An accomplished and respected leader."

5. Neglecting to Support Adjectives with Evidence

Adjectives are more powerful when they are supported by specific examples or metrics. This not only validates your claims but also provides tangible proof of your abilities.

Example of Unsupported Adjectives :

• Unsupported: "A results-oriented manager."
• Supported: "A results-oriented manager who increased team productivity by 30%."

Looking Forward

Now that you're armed with lots of adjectives to describe your skills and experiences, it's time to put your knowledge into practise. Before creating your resume, review these key takeaways:

• Match the Job Description : Use adjectives that align with the job listing to show you fit the role and pass ATS filters, whether that means highlighting organizational skills, your work ethic or leadership abilities.
• Reflect Your Strengths : Select adjectives that genuinely represent your unique skills and qualities.
• Avoid Clichés : Steer clear of overused terms like "hardworking" and "dedicated" and choose more unique descriptors.
• Be Specific : Opt for precise adjectives that provide a clear picture of your abilities, such as "articulate" or "meticulous."
• Tailor to Your Audience : Adjust your adjectives to fit the industry and the formality of the job you're applying for.
• Use Strong, Positive Adjectives : Choose adjectives that convey confidence and a positive image in your skills section, like "proactive" and "strategic."

Can using the wrong adjectives hurt my chances of getting a job?

Yes, using the wrong adjectives can negatively impact your resume. Adjectives that are vague, overused, or irrelevant can make your resume less effective. It’s important to choose adjectives that accurately reflect your skills and match the job description.

In what section of my resume should I use adjectives?

Adjectives should be used in your resume summary to create a strong first impression, but they should also be included in the experience section to highlight specific roles and achievements, in the skills section to emphasize your key abilities, and in the education section to describe relevant coursework if necessary.

Should I customize adjectives for different job applications?

Yes, customizing adjectives for different job applications is a good practice and tailoring your resume to match the specific job description and company culture can demonstrate that you are a good fit for the role. Use adjectives that align with the skills and qualities the employer is seeking.

What should I do if I'm unsure about which adjectives to use?

If you’re unsure about which adjectives to use, start by reviewing the job description for keywords and required skills. Choose adjectives that best match these requirements and reflect your true strengths. 

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Pop culture & slang, modern problems, artificial intelligence, science & tech, health & wellness, identity & relationships, for word lovers, climate & extreme weather.

• Useful 'Un-' Words

Even More Words

Information pollution, jawn, decision fatigue, jolabokaflod, grandfamily, NIL, algo, amalgagender. Unbox the new terms and meanings just added to Dictionary.com.

by Nick Norlen, Senior Editor, and Grant Barrett, Head of Lexicography

Our fall new words drop is here! 

The words don’t stop coming, so we’re updating the dictionary more frequently than ever. And not just with any words: this update includes an incredibly useful concentration of terms for naming the complexities of modern life. 

They represent the always-evolving nature of English and our lexicographers’ neverending efforts to document it. This update captures: 

• Complicated technical jargon that artificial intelligence has catapulted into our awareness ( GPT , LLM )
• Intriguing loanwords from languages around the world ( jolabokaflod , kakeibo )
• Fun insta-adds to your vocabulary for things you didn’t know there were words for ( information pollution , decision fatigue , shower orange )
• And a ton of other lexical jawns! 

On with the unboxing!

What’s Inside

We’ll break down the words that are new to the dictionary, newly added, or newly revised (such as the AI sense of hallucinate ). Keep in mind that words that are new to the dictionary are not always new to the language (or even remotely recent), but their growth and change is just as interesting.

We can’t endorse any words, but we can document their use in the real world. We are descriptive—we describe language as it is really used (not just how we or others may wish it would be used).

Learn more about how new words get added to Dictionary.com—and how the dictionary works.

Here’s the breakdown for this release:

Of course, some of the terms in the list below have more than one definition. We’ll highlight just the meanings most relevant to this release.

noun. Informal. Chiefly Philadelphia. something or someone for which the speaker does not know or does not need a specific name.

Example: Can you hand me that jawn right there? 

📝 Philadelphians know that their favorite regional catchall term isn’t new—the first records of its use come from the early 2000s, when it started to be popularized in the Black community. Its addition reflects an increasing awareness of the term outside the region. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, but it may be a local Philadelphia variant of joint , which is used in a similar way in the New York City metropolitan area. 

noun. a celebrity with a parent who is also famous, especially one whose industry connections are perceived as essential to their success.

abbreviation. name, image, likeness : aspects of a collegiate athlete’s identity for which they may earn money from a third party, as for advertising sponsorship or merchandise sales, although they are prohibited from being paid directly by colleges and universities for their participation in intercollegiate sports.

noun. Informal. a day not easily distinguished from other days, or the phenomenon of days running together.

📝 Made-up day names are meant to capture the sameyness vibe of busy lives and work. Similar terms include Whoseday and Whensday . 

shower orange

noun. an orange that is peeled and eaten under a steamy shower, the purported benefit being that the steam enhances the orange’s citrusy fragrance and creates a soothing experience for the person who is showering.

📝 The phenomenon and the name for it were popularized by a viral social media trend. Keep an eye out for similar practices, including shower beer and shower wine . 

Godwin’s Law

noun. an adage of internet culture stating that as any discussion or debate grows longer, there is a proportionate increase in the probability that someone will invoke a comparison to Hitler or the Nazi party.

📝 Named after U.S. lawyer and author Mike Godwin (born 1956), who formulated the adage in 1991. 

noun. an adage of internet culture stating that unless some tone indicator is used, it is impossible to tell the difference between an extreme view being sincerely espoused and an extreme view being satirized.

📝 Named after Nathan Poe, who posted about the concept on an internet forum in 2005. But the concept predates Poe’s post. 

noun. a story in a role-playing game, spread out over multiple play sessions, that usually keeps the same plot, setting, or main characters.

📝 This is just one example of a word that’s obviously not new but for which our lexicographers have added a more recent sense.

As new phenomena proliferate in our complex modern world, new terms emerge to capture their specificity—a process shaped and accelerated by online culture and digital discourse. This is especially the case for behaviors considered toxic or harmful; those wishing to shine a spotlight on such practices often do so most effectively by giving them a specific name. 

information pollution

noun. the introduction of falsehood, irrelevance, bias, and sensationalism into a source of information, resulting in a dilution or outright suppression of essential facts.

📝 There are many sources of information pollution, and a newly prominent one is AI. See the relevant AI sense of hallucinate below. 

greenwashing

noun. an instance or practice of promoting or affiliating a brand, campaign, mission, etc., with environmentalism as a ploy to divert attention from policies and activities that are in fact anti-environmentalist.

📝 The ending -washing in greenwashing and sportswashing below comes from the verb whitewash . 

sportswashing

noun. an instance or practice of rehabilitating the bad reputation of a person, company, nation, etc., or mitigating negative press coverage with a sports event, or an appeal to unify and reconcile groups in conflict by celebrating fans’ shared love of a game.

crypto-fascism

noun. secret support for fascism.

📝 Note that crypto- is used here as a combining form meaning “hidden” or “secret,” not as a reference to cryptocurrency (which is now often referred to as crypto for short).

noun. criminal behavior in which a perpetrator illicitly obtains sexually compromising material, such as images, and then threatens to publish it or harm the victim in other ways unless further material or a sum of money is surrendered.

📝 A blend of sex and extortion . 

noun. Informal. a theft committed by a perpetrator who waits at a bank, near an ATM, or outside an expensive store, watches for customers who might be carrying a large amount of cash or goods, and then follows them to steal the money or goods from the customer or from their car.

📝 The word jugging is modeled on mugging . The word jug can be a slang term for a bank. 

hostile architecture

noun. design elements of public buildings and spaces that are intended to stop unwanted behavior such as loitering or sleeping in public by making such behavior difficult and uncomfortable.

prison industrial complex

noun. the network of government agencies and private industry that foster, benefit from, and contribute to mass incarceration, the imprisonment of large numbers of people.

📝 Relatedly, this update also includes the newly added words decarcerate and decarceration , both used in the context of efforts to reduce the number of people in prison. 

crony capitalism

noun. an economic system in which success in business is obtained through relationships to people in political power rather than through competition.

📝 The word crony means a close friend, but it is often used negatively, especially in the context of business and politics. 

noun. pharmaceutical companies considered collectively, especially with reference to their political and commercial influence.

📝 The construction used to create this phrase, in which the word Big is paired with a specific industry (such as in similar phrases like Big Oil ), usually carries a negative connotation.

This year marked a tipping point for mainstream awareness of AI, what it’s capable of, and terms related to how it works (and, in some cases, how it doesn’t). 

generative AI

noun. Computers. artificial intelligence that is designed to process prompts from users and respond with text, images, audio, or other output that is modeled on a training data set.

noun. a computer program designed to respond with conversational or informational replies to verbal or written messages from users.

abbreviation. Computers, Digital Technology. generative pre-trained transformer : a type of machine learning algorithm that uses deep learning and a large database of training text in order to generate new text in response to a user’s prompt.

Illustration: Iván Bravo. Hallucinate . 2023.

Hallucinate.

verb. Computers, Digital Technology. (of a machine learning program) to produce false information contrary to the intent of the user and present it as if true and factual.

📝 Be prepared to start hearing and reading about this with increasing frequency—including in discussions of how AI researchers still don’t fully understand how it happens. 

abbreviation. Computers. large language model : a type of machine learning algorithm trained on extremely large data sets of existing language and designed to generate new, naturalistic responses to prompts.

noun. strategic biological experimentation, especially upon oneself, using technology, drugs, hormones, diet, etc., with the goal of enhancing or augmenting performance, health, mood, or the like.

noun. Computers. Informal. algorithm. 

noun. Computers. unwanted software that is preinstalled on a newly bought device, especially when it negatively impacts the device’s performance. 

noun. a digital bank, typically without a charter, that operates only online or on mobile platforms, providing some traditional banking services, such as checking and savings accounts, at low or no cost to customers.

verb. to make less good, efficient, fast, functional, etc., especially in the context of computers or information technology.

📝 The opposite of optimize .

Illustration: Iván Bravo. Decision Fatigue . 2023.

Decision fatigue.

noun. Psychology. Psychiatry. mental and emotional exhaustion resulting from excessive or relentless decision-making, especially the cumulative effect of small decisions that one makes throughout each day.

doctor shop

verb. to obtain prescriptions for a controlled substance from more than one healthcare practitioner at a time.

noun. a short nap, usually 15-30 minutes, taken immediately after drinking a cup of coffee, the claimed benefit being that the energizing effect of caffeine may be bolstered by a sleeping body’s drop in adenosine levels.

noun. the difference between the amount of sleep a person needs and the actual amount of time spent sleeping, when the amount needed exceeds the time slept.

stress eating

noun. emotional eating, especially in response to stress, tension, or anxiety.

intermittent fasting

noun. a pattern of eating that involves regular short periods of fasting, such as by limiting food intake to a certain period of the day or to fewer meals on certain days of the week.

Illustration: Iván Bravo. Grandfamily . 2023.

Grandfamily.

noun. a family in which one or more children live with and are raised by their grandparent or grandparents.

noun. Sociology. the labor involved in maintaining and enhancing family ties, including organizing social occasions, remembering birthdays, sending gifts, etc.

diverse-owned

adjective. (of a business) owned by someone who is part of a group historically underrepresented in entrepreneurship, such as women, ethnic or racial minorities, LGBTQ+ people, etc.

noun. a hairstyle originating among Black people, in which the hair is parted into small squares or other shapes over the scalp and the hair from each section is woven into a braid.

abbreviation. noun. child of deaf adult / adults: a hearing person with a deaf parent or parents.

verb. to marry a person of the same gender.

amalgagender

adjective. noting or relating to a person whose gender identity is linked to or impacted by the fact that they are intersex .

adjective. (of a transgender person) living as a cisgender member of one’s identified gender, without revealing that one is transgender.

adjective. noting or relating to a person who is sexually attracted to people of various genders, but not necessarily to people of all genders.

polyromantic

adjective. noting or relating to a person who is romantically attracted to people of various genders, but not necessarily to people of all genders.

adjective. noting or relating to a person who primarily feels sexual attraction to and desire for themselves, as opposed to other people.

autoromantic

adjective. noting or relating to a person who primarily feels romantic attraction to and desire for themselves, as opposed to other people.

📖 A Dictionary-Wide Change

In this most recent update, our lexicographers made dictionary-wide changes to remove binary-gendered phrases like his or her and he or she , which had appeared in hundreds of entries. In many cases, such phrases were replaced with their , they , or similar words. In other cases, entries were simply rewritten to avoid using a pronoun at all.

Here are two examples of the types of changes we made. One involves changing the phrase his or her to their . The other involves removing irrelevant pronouns altogether. 

folk singer

Old definition: a singer who specializes in folk songs, usually providing his or her own accompaniment on a guitar.

New revised definition (changing his or her to their ): a singer who specializes in folk songs, usually providing their own accompaniment on a guitar.

Old definition: a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking.

New revised definition (removing the pronouns altogether): a person who voluntarily offers to perform a service or undertaking.

Why We Made This Change

This change was made for two reasons: inclusivity and usage. On the inclusivity side, his or her does not include people who use other pronouns. In terms of usage, they is simply much more common as a generic pronoun than he or she , including in spoken and all but the most formal types of written English. In fact, this has been the case for decades (even though people rarely notice it in speech). By making this change, we have made our entries more similar to how people actually speak and write, hopefully making the entries more natural-sounding—and thus more accessible to readers.

— Lexicographer K. E. Callaway

noun. Literary. a person who never laughs; a humorless person (often used attributively).

noun. the feeling one has on realizing that every other individual one sees has a life as full and real as one’s own, in which they are the central character and others, including oneself, have secondary or insignificant roles. 

📝 Sonder was coined in 2012 by U.S. writer John Koenig in his blog The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows ; perhaps partly based on French sonder “to probe, plumb.”

mountweazel

noun. a decoy entry in a reference work, such as a dictionary or encyclopedia, secretly planted among the genuine entries to catch other publishers in the act of copying content.

📝 Yes, we’ve got some. No, we’re not going to tell you what they are. 

paraprosdokian

noun. a sentence or expression in which the second part provides an unexpected resolution or contrast to the first part, as in I’d like to see you again, but I’ve lost my glasses .

📝 Other classic examples include If I could just say a few words… I’d be a better public speaker and Take my wife—please .

noun. an ironic rhetorical device, in which one feigns indifference, or makes a pretense of refusing something one desires.

Example: Clarence stating that he couldn’t possibly accept such a generous gift is an example of accismus, for he has repeatedly shown the audience his weakness for luxury.

The English language is famously spongey, absorbing terms from wherever it can. Here are some of the notable terms from our most recent update that English has borrowed directly from other languages. 

jolabokaflod

noun. an Icelandic tradition in which books are given as Christmas presents and opened on December 24, after which the evening is spent reading the books: from a practice begun in 1944, when paper goods were among the most available items in postwar Iceland.

📝 The name of this charming tradition, pronounced [ yoh-l uh – boh -k uh -flawd ], comes from the  Icelandic word Jólabókaflóðið that literally translates to “(the) Christmas book flood.” (The first part of the word, J ó l , is equivalent to the word Yule .)

noun. Japanese. a system of maintaining one’s household budget based on a simple financial philosophy of spending and saving that is both mindful and purposeful.

📝 Kakeibo comes from a Japanese term that literally translates to “household account book.” It was coined by Japan’s first woman journalist, Motoko Hani (1873–1957), who published the plan in a magazine in 1904. 

noun. Korean traditional dress, usually consisting of loose, tied garments such as wrapped shirts and robes, long full skirts, and trousers gathered at the ankles.

climate criminal

noun. a person, business, country, or other entity whose actions or activities are considered particularly destructive to the environment.

eco-hazardous

adjective. bad or dangerous for the environment.

📝 The opposite of eco-friendly . 

climate refugee

noun. a person who has had to flee their home due to the negative effects of climate change.

atmospheric river

noun. Meteorology. a long, narrow corridor in the atmosphere that transports massive amounts of concentrated water vapor from the tropics: often responsible for extratropical cyclones and other extreme weather events, but also for commonly weaker systems of rain that replenish water supplies. Abbreviation: AR.

Useful “Un-” Words

adjective. (especially of an aircraft, ship, or spacecraft) without the physical presence of a person or people in control.

📝 Useful as un-gendered alternative to unmanned . The opposite, crewed , is also a word. 

verb (used with object). to remove (something seen) from one’s memory or conscious awareness; to forget or ignore images or the like.

📝 Commonly used in the negative, as in That’s something you can’t unsee . 

verb. to delete (a digital message such as an email or text) from the devices of the sender and receiver.

unfalsifiable

adjective. not able to be proven false, and therefore not scientific.

noun. the centering of present-day attitudes, values, and concepts in the interpretation of historical events.

work to rule

noun. the act of working only according to the strictest interpretation of written requirements and regulations, as a job action or protest.

chain migration

noun. a form of family immigration where one person is granted legal residency or citizenship to a country, and then petitions to bring their immediate or extended family into the country.

gastrodiplomacy

noun. the strategic promotion of a nation’s cuisine to build diplomatic connections and favorable public relations for that nation, such as by funding grants to open restaurants, create food-oriented workshops, publish cookbooks, etc.

verb. British. to wipe mucus from (the nose), especially with the finger or thumb.

📝 It’s not pretty, but it sure is an efficient way to refer to this action.

Review our other recent additions and updates:

Winter 2023 update, fall 2022 update, spring 2022 update, summer 2021 update.

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• UVI Celebrates Relaunch of Two Agricultural Research Programs on Sheen Campus

The University of the Virgin Islands Agricultural Experiment Station celebrated the relaunch of its Aquaponics and  Small Ruminant Livestock Facilities  with ribbon cutting ceremonies held last week on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. These facilities, damaged by the 2017 category five Hurricanes Irma and Maria, halted research activities in these areas at the University.  

Aquaponics Facility  

“Having this facility back in operation means that full research work will resume at the Agricultural Experiment Station in aquaponics, an area that truly puts UVI on the global map,” said Dr. Usman Adamu, UVI dean and director of the School of Agriculture, adding that these facilities fulfill the University’s mission as a land-grant institution that discharges its duties to conduct research, teaching and extension. Through extension,  land-grant institutions direct their resources to address public needs. “Our commitment to rebuilding this facility expresses our continued commitment to agriculture and agricultural research as a land-grant institution," said Dr. Adamu.  

“The farmers in the Virgin Islands are facing a variety of challenges that affect agriculture and food production in the territory, from natural disasters such as droughts and hurricanes to labor shortages and the high cost of animal feed,” he said. “The University’s work and expertise in aquaponics with this new facility and a team of experts will benefit local and regional communities.”  

The University used just over $600,000 to repair the facility, with most of the funding coming from Disaster Recovery Funds.   Mence Construction was the contractor that performed the renovations.  

Director of the Office of Disaster Recovery Adrienne Williams-Octalien joined the ribbon cutting to celebrate the win. “There is so much that goes into every single thing that we do, and it really requires us to celebrate the wins because if you don’t celebrate the wins, it becomes tedious and hard,” Williams-Octalien said.  “The mission and the vision of disaster recovery is to rebuild a resilient Virgin Islands. That is what this project represents to me—resiliency. Food, conservation, sustainability, these are all the commitments and necessary steps to being prepared so that when the disaster strikes, we have a plan.”  

Dr. Henry Awika, interim assistant director and research assistant professor of Horticulture and Aquaculture with the School of Agriculture, guided participants on a tour of the facility. He said he expects work to complete the facility will take about three to four months as all the funds are currently in place. The renovated aquaponics facility will most likely produce tilapia with nutrient rich waste from the fish being used for farming.  There are six aquaponics stations, and the tanks can accommodate 600 fish at a time.    

Small Ruminant Livestock Facility  

Sue Lakos, UVI Animal Science research analyst, welcomed attendees of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Small Ruminant Livestock Facility (SRLF). The new facility has three steel frame structures: a barn office, a hay barn, a scale house , and sheep pens and pastures. The (SRLF) has two breeds of sheep, the St. Croix White Hair Sheep, which was developed on the island to meet the needs of the St. Croix farmers and the Dorper Cross Breed Sheep.  

In March 2022, Mence Construction started work on the facility, which cost just over $650,000 with most of the funds being disaster recovery funds. “Having this facility means that research work will resume at the Agricultural Experiment Sation in animal science with small ruminant livestock meaning sheep and goats,” said Dr. Adamu, who noted a growing interest in the farming community on St. Croix.  

Research at the University’s School of Agriculture covers animal sciences, community development, agricultural economies, soil sciences, the profitability of raising sheep and identifying the best breeds to thrive in the territory.  

“We are so excited to have this new facility. Farmers in our community face so many different challenges,” said Dr. Adamu. “We are hoping that with this new facility and a team of scientists and experts, the University is ready the help accomplish our land-grant mission in animal science to positively impact farmers in the territory and the region.”  

Dr. Adamu invited prospective students interested in agriculture and the animal sciences to enroll at UVI to take advantage of 16 programs to earn an associate degree, bachelor of science degree or a certificate. For more information visit https://soa.uvi.edu .  

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