content warning

ˈkɒntɛnt ˈwɔːrnɪŋ

Definition of content warning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

alert

notice about potentially upsetting content

The video began with a content warning for violence.
The article included a content warning for graphic images.
A content warning was issued before the film screening.

advisory

alert

trigger warning

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Expressions with content

content farm

website that produces large amounts of low-quality content for revenue

Many articles on that content farm are poorly researched and superficial.

to your heart's content

adv.

until you are fully satisfied

Once exams end, sleep to your heart's content.

content oneself with

be satisfied with what one has

He contented himself with a simple meal.

fat content

amount of fat in a food product

The yogurt has a low fat content.

salt content

amount of salt present inside a food, drink, or other material

The nutrition label shows the salt content of the packaged soup.

adult content

material intended for mature audiences

The website requires age verification to access adult content.

Expressions with warning

warning bell

bell used to alert people to danger

The warning bell rang loudly during the fire drill.

warning shot

gunshot fired to warn without harm

The soldier fired a warning shot into the air.

trigger warning

statement alerting to potentially distressing content

The article included a trigger warning for graphic descriptions.

sailor's warning

red sky in the morning indicating bad weather

The red sky at dawn was a sailor's warning.

sound a warning note

alert others about a potential danger or issue

The scientist sounded a warning note about climate change.

warning bells ringing

feeling that something is wrong or dangerous

When he didn't call, warning bells were ringing.

escape with a warning

avoid punishment by receiving a warning instead

He escaped with a warning after the traffic stop.

final warning

last notice before something bad happens if not obeyed

This is your final warning before you are suspended.

health warning

label on products indicating potential health risks

Every tobacco product carries a health warning.

one-minute warning

alert issued one minute before a deadline

The teacher gave a one-minute warning before collecting the exams.

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viewer discretion is advised

exp.

media warning

warning that content may upset or disturb some people

viewers' discretion is advised

exp.

media

warning about content

acr.

acr: content warning

alert about sensitive content

drink alert

internet slang

warning that content may cause unexpected laughter

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French:avertissement de contenu, ...
German:Inhaltswarnung, ...
Italian:avviso sui contenuti, ...
Spanish:advertencia de contenido, ...
Portuguese:aviso de conteúdo, ...
Chinese:内容警告, ...
Japanese:コンテンツ警告, ...
Arabic:تَحْذِير مِن المُحْتَوى, ...
Hebrew:אַזְהָרַת תּוֹכֶן, ...
Russian:предупреждение о содержании, ...
Ukrainian:попередження про зміст, ...
Hindi:सामग्री चेतावनी, ...
Bengali:সতর্কবার্তা, ...
Catalan:advertència de contingut, ...
Czech:upozornění na citlivý obsah, ...
Danish:indholdsadvarsel, ...
Dutch:contentwaarschuwing, ...
Greek:προειδοποίηση περιεχομένου, ...
Hungarian:tartalmi figyelmeztetés, ...
Khmer:ការព្រមានអំពីខ្លឹមសារ, ...
Korean:콘텐츠 경고, ...
Persian:هشدار محتوا, ...
Polish:ostrzeżenie o treści, ...
Portuguese (BR):aviso de conteúdo, ...
Romanian:avertisment, ...
Swedish:innehållsvarning, ...
Thai:คำเตือนเนื้อหา, ...
Turkish:içerik uyarısı, ...
Vietnamese:cảnh báo nội dung, ...

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