adjective

685 of 2855

Other / Shape

Url audio

amorphous - Lacking a clear shape or form.

The spilled paint formed an amorphous blob on the floor.

noun

686 of 2855

Bad / Unhappy

audio

gloom - An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression

The depressed family lived in a dark house, and the gloom of the house matched the gloom of their moods.

adjective

687 of 2855

Bad / Confused

audio

mystified - Being very puzzled and confused

Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.

nounverb noun

See verb

688 of 2855

Bad / Attack

audio

smack - A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand

Homer hit himself with a smack when he realized how stupid he had been.

adjective

689 of 2855

Good / Friendly

Url audio

gratuitous - Given or done without charge or payment; free.

The charity event provided gratuitous meals to everyone who need them, ensuring that no one went hungry.

noun

690 of 2855

Bad / Unhappy

audio

despair - Having no hope that things will get better.

Alan sank into a despair that he could not overcome by himself, so he went to a therapist.

verb

691 of 2855

Bad / Confused

audio

boggle - For a person to be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something

Looking up at the stars and imagining the size of the universe can boggle a person's mind.

nounverb noun

See verb

692 of 2855

Other / Other

audio

snag - An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback

Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.

adjective

693 of 2855

Bad / Stupid

audio

pointless - Having no purpose, and is not worth doing

Though Bill's parents wanted him to be a doctor, he didn't find it interesting, and hated the sight of blood, so he thought it was pointless to apply to medical school.

adjective

694 of 2855

Bad / Uncomfortable

audio

finicky - Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail

Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.

verb

695 of 2855

Good / Friendly

Url audio

entrust - To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable.

She entrusted her best friend with the keys to her house while she was away.

noun

696 of 2855

Bad / Unhappy

audio

funk - A state of depression

Daryl was in a deep funk after losing his job and girlfriend in the same week.