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Bad / Confused

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bewildered - To be completely confused because of an overload of information.

During his first visit to New York City from his small town, Fred was totally bewildered by the flashing lights and the rushing crowds.

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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.

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Bad / Strange

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kluge - An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose

Tim wasn't an expert, but he thought the kluge of wires on the floor didn't seem to serve a purpose.

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Bad / Afraid

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trepidation - A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.

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Bad / Boring

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menial - An activity that requires little training or talent, often repetitive.

The management didn't treat anyone doing menial work as less important than the rest of the workers.

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drudgery - Hard, menial, or dull work

Jack couldn't wait until 5:00 so that he could escape the drudgery of the office.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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squabble - To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter

Calvin and Susie would always squabble over what board game to play.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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offensive - Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language.

The garbage gave off an offensive odor that filled the entire alleyway.

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Bad / Mistake

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negligent - To mistakenly fail to do something that should have been done

Bill admitted that he was negligent in not locking the door, and as a result the house was robbed.

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Bad / Afraid

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willies - A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort

Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.

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Bad / Old

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stodgy - Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes

Mary knows that her grandchildren regard her as just a stodgy old woman, but she thinks their 'free' ways are dangerous and fool-hardy.

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Bad / Pain

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hardship - Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.

Many families are facing economic hardship due to rising living costs.