adjective

1177 of 3023

Bad / Dishonest

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underhanded - Dishonest or sneaky, often done in a secret or deceitful way.

Spreading false rumors was an underhanded way to win the election.

adjective

1178 of 3023

Bad / Bad

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abysmal - A deplorable, poor or inferior state.

The living conditions in the slums were abysmal because the shelters were unsafe and there were no services to provide clean water and remove waste.

noun

1179 of 3023

Bad / Disorganized

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dilettante - Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.

The dilettante writer attended literary events but never finished writing or publishing anything.

noun

1180 of 3023

Good / Brave

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verve - Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm

With his winning personality and incredible verve, Terry Crews is one of the most charismatic actors working today.

adjective

1181 of 3023

Bad / Powerless

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shorthanded - Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.

When the flood swept through the community, though the relief workers were very shorthanded, they did an amazing job rescuing the people by boat.

verb

1182 of 3023

Bad / Attack

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bash - To hit hard and forcefully

When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”

adjective

1183 of 3023

Bad / Bad

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illegitimate - Not conforming, accepted, or authorized according to known standards or rules.

The people felt the government was illegitimate because the leaders had taken over by force, and the people refused to participate in the election.

verb

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1184 of 3023

Other / Other

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martyr - Kill (someone) because of their beliefs

The priest was martyred by the government for spreading his religious beliefs to nonbelievers.

adjective

1185 of 3023

Bad / Disorganized

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sloppy - Careless and unsystematic; excessively casual

The burger was made in such a sloppy manner that the top bun kept falling off of it.

adjective

1186 of 3023

Bad / Unfriendly

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divisive - Causing disagreement or hostility between people, tending to disrupt unity or harmony.

The election was fought over the deeply divisive issue of immigration, and people on either side of the issue can't see things from the other point of view.

noun

1187 of 3023

Good / Busy

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spree - A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind

When she got her Christmas bonus, Penny went on a shopping spree.

noun

1188 of 3023

Other / Shape

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wrinkle - A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; or a minor problem or unexpected difficulty.

There’s just one little wrinkle in our plan—we forgot to book the hotel we were planning to stay in.