verb

49 of 60

Bad / Attack

undermine - To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization

The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.

verb

50 of 60

Bad / Hostile

Url

undermine - To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support.

Constant criticism from a parent or a boss can undermine a person's self-esteem.

noun

51 of 60

Bad / War

tyranny - Cruel and oppressive government or rule

Josef Stalin was a brutal ruler whose tyranny killed millions of people. (related noun: Tyrant).

adjective

52 of 60

Bad / Unhappy

Url

troubling - Causing worry, distress, or concern.

It’s troubling how quickly misinformation spreads online.

adjective

53 of 60

Good / Busy

Url

ubiquitous - Seeming to be everywhere at the same time.

ChatGPT has become ubiquitous since its start on November 30, 2022, and now has 180 million active monthly users.

adjective

54 of 60

Bad / Bad

unconscionable - Not right or reasonable

At the hearings in Washington, the senators criticized the unconscionable behavior of the greedy CEOs.

adjective

55 of 60

Good / Flexible

Url

undercover - Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information.

The undercover cop became a cook in a restaurant to gather information about the criminal he was investigating.

adjective

56 of 60

Bad / Boring

Url

unadorned - Free from luxury or excess; straightforward in appearance or style

The building's design was simple and unadorned, focusing more on function than aesthetics.

adjective

57 of 60

Bad / Small

trivial - Of little value or importance

Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.

verb

58 of 60

Bad / Afraid

tremble - To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness.

George trembled with fear when he saw a mouse in his apartment.

verb

59 of 60

Other / Inward

Url

twiddle - To turn or twist something with the fingers, usually in a casual or nervous way.

He twiddled the pen between his fingers while waiting for the meeting to start.

noun

60 of 60

Bad / Small

trivia - Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value

The contest at the bar involved trivia about pop culture and entertainment.