Word
infighting
Phoneticsin·fight·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ/
UK/ɪnfˈaɪtɪŋ/
Definition
n. a situation where people in the same group or organization fight with each other. It usually happens when they have different goals or ideas and it makes the group less effective.
n. internal conflict or rivalry within a group, organization, or political party. Often results in a lack of unity and reduced effectiveness.
Examples
“The team suffered from constant infighting that slowed their progress.”
“The political party's internal infighting over the new policy led to a significant loss in the upcoming election.”
“While the external threat was significant, the internal infighting among the board members proved to be the more immediate cause of the company's eventual collapse.”
Examples
simple
“The team suffered from constant infighting that slowed their progress.”
contextual
“The political party's internal infighting over the new policy led to a significant loss in the upcoming election.”
complex
“While the external threat was significant, the internal infighting among the board members proved to be the more immediate cause of the company's eventual collapse.”
Real-World Examples
“I’m not going to rise to the bait.”
Sunak said the impression of plotting and infighting pushed down the Tory vote and made the eventual election defeat in July 2024 even worse.” “Reform UK infighting is probably a factor too – although every party led by Farage has been plagued by this problem.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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