noun

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Bad / Attack

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firestorm - A violent outburst or uproar of emotion, controversy, or public reaction.

Her controversial comments sparked a firestorm of criticism on social media.

adjective

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Bad / Angry

fierce - Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude

When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

Url

fidgety - Being restless, impatient, and uneasy, and making small bodily movement that reveals that condition.

At first the criminal appeared confident under questioning, but as the hours passed, he started losing his cool and became fidgety.

noun

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Other / Inward

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fixation - An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.

adjective

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Other / Body

flabby - Uncomplimentary description of loose flesh that sags, droops or flaps.

Jane bought exercise weights to tighten up her flabby arm muscles, but the cat thought they were head rests.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

flagrant - The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way

The politician came right out and asked for a bribe in a flagrant violation of the law.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

flamboyant - (of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness

David Bowie was known for his eye-catching flamboyant costumes as much as his brilliant music.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

flick - To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.

James realised the safest way to remove the spider from Jennifer’s shoulder, was to flick it off.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

flak - Strong criticism

The way Donald Trump lashes out at 'fake news' is an example of the way that he doesn't take flak from anyone.

adjective

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Other / Wet

fizzy - (of a beverage) containing bubbles of gas; effervescent

On a hot summer day, the sound of fizzy soft drinks is a familiar experience.

verb

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Other / Entice

flirt - Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions

Erin flirted with Devon, but she had no intention of actually dating him.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

florid - Having a red or flushed complexion

Bill Clinton was known for his florid complexion that made him look like he was always blushing.