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Bad / Strange

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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.

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Bad / 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.

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Bad / Disgusting

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grimy - Covered by dirt, dust, grease, or filth.

The old building had grimy windows that hadn't been cleaned in years.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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dismissive - Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering

Fred didn't mind not getting the job as much as the dismissive way the employer told him.

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Bad / Weak

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fragile - Easily broken or damaged.

Annette considered buying the beautiful lamp, but she thought it might be too fragile for a house with young children.

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Other / Inward

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sentimental - Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.

She kept the old letters as sentimental reminders of her childhood.

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Good / Smart

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strategic - Acting carefully according to a plan in order to achieve a particular goal

During the press conference, the mayor made sure he answered the questions strategically rather than just emotionally.

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Good / Smart

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erudite - Having or showing deep, extensive knowledge gained from study and reading.

The professor gave an erudite lecture on ancient philosophy that clarified many complex topics.

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Good / Pleasure

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sumptuous - Splendid and expensive-looking

The large turkey was only part of the sumptuous Thanksgiving meal.

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Good / Big

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overwhelming - So powerful or intense that it is difficult to resist, cope with and manage.

When the air conditioner broke, the summer heat was overwhelming, making it hard to focus on anything else.

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Bad / Unhappy

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melancholy - A feeling of being very sad that lasts for a long time

After he got divorced, Stan felt melancholy for a long time, and just didn't feel like dating.

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Good / Brave

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vigilant - Watchful and quick to notice things, especially for protection or safety

The community stayed vigilant after recent reports of theft in the area