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Bad / Powerless

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dependent - Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed.

He lived in a cheap basement apartment rather than stay in his parents' house, because he didn't want to be so dependent on them.

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Other / Inward

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Ironic - Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner.

It was ironic that the fire station burned down due to an electrical fault.

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Bad / Disorganized

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garbled - Confusing, distorted, unclear, and difficult to understand.

The phone connection was not good, and all she heard was garbled speech coming from her son who was travelling in Europe.

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Bad / Strange

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garish - Clothing that is unusually different, bright and showy

Many garish outfits today look like they were colored with every crayon in the box.

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Good / Big

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burly - (of a person) large and strong; heavily built

Dwayne Johnson's burly physique has helped him achieve success in professional wrestling and the movie industry.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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infuriating - Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying

The high bills piling up were so infuriating that the Millers could do nothing but yell.

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sarcastic - Describing a tone or remark that is intended to mock, criticize, or convey disdain in a humorous or cutting manner.

When he said, "Oh, great, another meeting," his tone was sarcastic, clearly showing that he wasn’t excited at all.

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Good / Good

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sublime - Extremely good, enjoyable, or Heavenly

Martha loved art, and going to a great art Museum was for her a sublime experience

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fortuitous - Happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way.

It was fortuitous that we ran into each other at the airport—we discussed and agreed to a new business deal.

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Bad / Disorganized

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clumsy - Awkward in movement or in handling things

Andy was so clumsy that he dropped everything he picked up.

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Bad / Mistake

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humbling - Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations.

Receiving so much help from strangers during hard times was a humbling experience.

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Bad / Dangerous

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flammable - Easily set on fire; capable of catching fire quickly.

Keep flammable materials away from open flames or heat sources.