Historical launch entries · 10 November 2026. Presentation wording updated for the growing dictionary; entry definitions are unchanged. Open the current online dictionary.
These are newly proposed coinages. They are introduced here for genuine use and discussion, without a claim of dictionary recognition or universal first use.
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01 · noun · proposed coinage
Foemirer
foh-MY-rer /foʊˈmaɪrər/
Appreciation despite dislike
Plural: foemirers
A person who genuinely loves, admires, values, or appreciates a particular work, action, characteristic, quality, or outcome while disliking the person, creature, company, entity, circumstance, or source associated with it.
“I’m a foemirer toward this company: I dislike it, but I appreciate its accessible design.”
The appreciation concerns an aspect; the dislike concerns its source. Independent judgment is a separate question.
02 · noun · proposed coinage
Nulavist
NOO-luh-vist /ˈnuːləvɪst/
Appreciation with neutrality
Plural: nulavists
A person who genuinely loves, admires, values, or appreciates a particular work, action, characteristic, quality, or outcome while feeling neither positively nor negatively toward its source.
“I’m a nulavist toward the composer: I love the melody and feel neutral toward its source.”
Neutrality means neither positive nor negative feelings toward the source. It does not mean indifference to the appreciated aspect.
03 · noun · proposed coinage
Merisorn
MER-ih-sorn /ˈmɛrɪsɔːrn/
Independent appreciation or evaluation
Plural: merisorns
A person who genuinely appreciates or evaluates a particular work, action, characteristic, quality, or outcome independently of whether they like, dislike, or feel neutral toward its source.
“I’m a merisorn in this evaluation: I judge the design independently of how I feel about its maker.”
Independence describes how the judgment is made. It can accompany a positive or negative evaluation and can overlap another relationship.
04 · noun · proposed coinage
Amocrit
AM-uh-krit /ˈæməkrɪt/
Affection despite disapproval
Plural: amocrits
A person who genuinely loves, admires, respects, or feels positively toward a source while disliking or disapproving of particular actions, behaviors, characteristics, or outcomes associated with it.
“I’m an amocrit toward my friend: I love her, but I disapprove of that action.”
Positive regard concerns the source. Dislike or disapproval concerns a particular aspect; it does not imply approval of everything associated with the source.
Understanding the relationship entries.
In the relationship entries shown here, a source may be a person, company, creature, entity, situation, product, action, outcome or phenomenon. Use each entry’s own definition and grammatical label; this explanation does not restrict the wider dictionary to person nouns.
Pronunciations are proposed broad English guides. They are design choices, rather than recordings or measurements of established usage.
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Merisorn preserves “appreciates or evaluates,” so an independent negative evaluation can qualify. Positive regard for the source plus disapproval of an aspect can also fit Amocrit. Independence is not inferred from neutrality.
Origin & everyday use
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Who developed these words?
Suzanne Hoey supplied the founding concept specifications, universal source scope and editorial direction. ChatGPT assisted with spelling generation, research and drafting. Suzanne authorized their public introduction.
Are these recognized dictionary entries?
They are newly proposed words. No dictionary acceptance is claimed. Research has not established universal originality, comprehensive multilingual suitability or trademark clearance.
How can I use them?
Use the exact meaning, identify the source and aspect, and give enough context for a reader who has never encountered the word. For example, “I’m a foemirer toward this company: I dislike it, but appreciate its accessible design.”
What do the distinctions imply?
They describe a relationship in a context. They do not excuse harmful conduct, prove moral virtue or establish objective freedom from every bias. Positive regard, disapproval and independent evaluation remain separate conditions.
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