plight -
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
The plight of the jobless is slightly improved when they receive temporary unemployment benefits.
noun
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Bad /
Boring
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tedium -
The state of being tedious
Betty viewed the pointless meeting as yet another exercise in tedium.
noun
147 of 1518
Bad /
Disorganized
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turmoil -
A state of agitation or turbulence.
The turmoil caused by the rush of water going in all directions over the rapids was dangerous for swimmers.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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denigrate -
To damage the good name or character of a person.
Political factions sometimes denigrate each other instead of focusing on real issues
adjective
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Bad /
Confused
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tricky -
Difficult to deal with or do, often requiring skill or caution, sometimes being deceptive or misleading, making it appear different from what it really is.
The magician used a tricky move to distract the audience
noun
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Unhappy
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grief -
Deep sorrow, especially that is caused by someone's death
Bella was filled with grief upon hearing that her beloved grandmother had suddenly passed away.
noun
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Bad /
Unhappy
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remorse -
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
Serving a life sentence, Henry had plenty of time to feel remorse for his crime.
adjective
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Bad /
Stupid
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silly -
Showing a lack of logic, reason, or common sense; often in a playful or harmless way.
It's silly to worry about things that are out of your control—focus on what you can change instead.
noun
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153 of 1518
Bad /
Unfriendly
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nag -
A person who nags someone
Kevin had suspicions that his girlfriend was turning into a nag because she was always telling how to dress and what to do.
adjective
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Bad /
Attack
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cruel -
Causing physical or mental pain
It's against the law in every U.S. state to be cruel to animals.
noun
155 of 1518
Bad /
Unfriendly
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ingratitude -
A lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something that was given or done.
She was shocked at her son's ingratitude that after raising him for 20 years, when he moved out he hardly ever called.
verb
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Bad /
Aggressive
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expunge -
To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)
Terrence accepted the plea deal of one year of community service in exchange for the court to expunge his criminal record.