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Meaning of incel | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈinsˑel

Definitions

A member of an online subculture of people (mostly men) who define themselves as unable to find a romantic or sexual partner despite desiring one.

Examples

“Inceliks olemine võib viia depressioonini, isegi enesetapuni. Tuntud incelid on ka mõned massimõrvarid, nt Elliot Rodger, kelle väljakuulutatud eesmärgiks oli karistada naisi talle seksist keeldumise eest.”

Being an incel can lead to depression, even suicide. Some mass murderers are also known incels, e.g., Elliot Rodger, whose declared goal was to punish women for refusing him sex.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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