Kunsintidor (en. Enabler)

koonsin-TID-or

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who allows or gives permission to the bad behavior of another person.
He is an enabler who cannot stop his child's wrongdoings.
Siya ay isang kunsintidor na hindi kayang pigilan ang mga maling gawain ng kanyang anak.
A person who does not refuse the needs of others, despite the implication of agreeing to wrong behavior.
The enabler often becomes the root of the problem in their relationship.
Ang kunsintidor ay madalas na nagiging ugat ng problema sa kanilang relasyon.
A person who supports the wrong decisions of others that lead to their downfall.
If he had no enabler in his life, he might learn to stand on his own two feet.
Kung wala siyang kunsintidor sa kanyang buhay, marahil ay matututo na siyang tumayo sa kanyang sariling mga paa.

Etymology

From the Kinaray-a language, derived from the word 'kunsinti' meaning acceptance of mistakes or bad behavior.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not be an enabler
A reminder not to allow or accept wrong actions.
huwag maging kunsintidor

Related Words

accepted behavior
Behaviors that may be considered wrong but are allowed or accepted.
tanggaping ugali

Slang Meanings

it's okay, just let it go
He is a tolerator of all the mistakes of his friends.
Kunsintidor siya sa lahat ng kapalpakan ng mga kaibigan niya.
just let it be
Because he is a tolerator, he just let his ex-boyfriend cheat.
Dahil kunsintidor siya, pinabayaan na lang ang dating boyfriend na mangloko.
always has an excuse
The tolerator teacher always has an excuse for whatever the students do.
Laging may excuse ang kunsintidor na teacher kahit anong gawin ng mga studyante.