peculiar -
Unusual or odd, often in a way that is distinctive or not easily understood.
She had a peculiar habit of talking to herself while working.
noun
1250 of 1401
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Attack
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nemesis -
A long-standing rival; an archenemy
As the leader of the Dark Side, Darth Vader was the evil nemesis of the heroic Luke Skywalker.
adjective
1251 of 1401
Bad /
Nervous
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unnerving -
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.
It was an unnerving experience walking alone in the empty and unused area under the highway.
adjective
1252 of 1401
Bad /
Dishonest
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underhanded -
Dishonest or sneaky, often done in a secret or deceitful way.
Spreading false rumors was an underhanded way to win the election.
noun
1253 of 1401
Bad /
Crazy
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loudmouth -
Someone who speaks loudly and without thinking, often causing trouble or embarrassment.
Even though he was a real loudmouth, always bragging about his achievements and rarely listening to others, he was still amazingly successful.
adjective
1254 of 1401
Bad /
Bad
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abysmal -
A deplorable, poor or inferior state.
The living conditions in the slums were abysmal because the shelters were unsafe and there were no services to provide clean water and remove waste.
adjective
1255 of 1401
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Unfriendly
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irreconcilable -
So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible.
Their political beliefs were so irreconcilable that they decided to stop discussing politics altogether.
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1256 of 1401
Bad /
Unhappy
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moan -
A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or pleasure
As Earl lay in his hospital bed, his moans of pain were the only sounds in the room.
adjective
1257 of 1401
Bad /
Small
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dinky -
Small; insignificant
Between his thumbs, the tiny piece of dirt seemed dinky in comparison to the large field it came from.
nounverb verb
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1258 of 1401
Bad /
Unhappy
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yowl -
Make a loud wailing cry
John yowled in pain after he fell off of the ladder and onto the ground.
adjective
1259 of 1401
Bad /
Dangerous
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precarious -
Not safe and likely to fall or fail
Jill's spending habits were without bound, and as a result her financial situation was precarious.
verb
1260 of 1401
Bad /
Unfriendly
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polarize -
To divide into two completely opposing groups
It's frightening to see how many issues have caused the US to polarize into Right and Left groups that hate each other.
