Approbativeness

Approbativeness

Approbativeness is a faculty from the discipline of Phrenology.

Definition

Approbativeness is closely related to Self-esteem, but is clearly different: where Self-esteem stands for pride, Approbativeness stands for vanity. It relates to the way a subject will hanker for success and approbation from others. Thus: vanity, quest for approval and acclamations. Strongly developed, especially with a strong Self-esteem, Approbativeness stands for an inordinate desire for honour and approval, for applause and adulation, where the subject will always strive to be in the centre of attention, with too great a sensitivity to blame or praise.

Localisation

At both sides of Self-esteem.


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  • Approbativeness — Ap pro*ba*tive*ness, n. 1. The quality of being approbative. [1913 Webster] 2. (Phren.) Love of approbation. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • approbativeness — noun The state or quality of being approbative …   Wiktionary

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  • approbative — approbativeness, n. /ap reuh bay tiv, euh proh beuh /, adj. approving; expressing approbation. Also, approbatory /euh proh beuh tawr ee, tohr ee/. [1605 15; < ML approbativus. See APPROBATE, IVE] * * * …   Universalium

  • Cautiousness — is a faculty from the discipline of Phrenology.Definitionensible CautiousnessModerately developed, cautiousness brings balanced circumspection, the capacity to act prudently and carefully.Excessive CautiousnessCautiousness is a negative… …   Wikipedia

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