responsible -
To have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it
She wanted to find a husband who was not only attractive, but one who is responsible and could be relied on to support a family.
adjective
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Unfriendly
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standoffish -
Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof.
People often think he's standoffish, but he's just shy around new people.
adjective
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Other
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blatant -
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly
As part of his blatantly uncontrollable personality, Skylar left a mess in the kitchen in front of his mother.
adjective
1720 of 3111
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Happy
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jubilant -
Feeling or expressing great joy, happiness, or triumph.
He was jubilant when he received the news of his promotion.
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1721 of 3111
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Strange
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exile -
The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons.
After the revolution, the king lived in exile in a foreign land.
verb
1722 of 3111
Other /
Move
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chuck -
To throw (something) carelessly or casually
The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.
adjective
1723 of 3111
Good /
Successful
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astounding -
Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement.
The scientist worked hard, and ended up making an astounding discovery that could change medicine forever.
noun
1724 of 3111
Bad /
Strange
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eyesore -
Something that is very ugly or unpleasant to look at.
That abandoned building has become a real eyesore in the neighborhood.
adjective
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Bad /
Unhappy
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glum -
Unhappy and quiet
Davis was glum because he was alone for the holidays.
verb
1726 of 3111
Bad /
Attack
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bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
adjective
1727 of 3111
Bad /
Dishonest
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evasive -
To avoid giving clear direct answers to questions.
Bart was gradually becoming more of a compulsive gambler, and he was evasive when his wife asked him why he often came home late from work.
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patter -
A repeated light tapping
Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.
