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Bad / Aggressive

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Adamant - Firm and unshakable in attitude or belief, even when questioned by others.

Despite everyone's advice, she stayed adamant in her choice to travel alone.

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Bad / Disgusting

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fetid - Smelling extremely unpleasant

The desperate scavenger had to ignore the fetid smell of the landfill.

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Bad / Confused

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befuddled - Being confused and unable to think clearly.

After the insurance salesman presented all the possible plans available, Mike was totally befuddled about which policy to choose.

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Other / Inward

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Ascetic - Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.

She adopted an ascetic lifestyle, giving up social media, junk food, and shopping.

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Other / Body

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flabby - Uncomplimentary description of loose flesh that sags, droops or flaps.

Jane bought exercise weights to tighten up her flabby arm muscles, but the cat thought they were head rests.

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Other / Wet

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muggy - (of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid

The muggy weather caused Terrence to sweat through his shirt.

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Bad / Aggressive

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impudent - Rude and not showing respect

The teacher threw Barry out of the classroom because of his impudent, disrespectful behaviour.

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Bad / Disgusting

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icky - Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful

The food left out in the hot sun for days gave off a very icky odor.

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Good / Pleasure

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cozy - Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Sitting by the warmth of the fire was the perfect cozy setting for Jane and Derek.

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Other / Other

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unsung - Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment

For every general that is praised for a military victory, there are many unsung soldiers who did the dirty work and without whom the victory would not have been possible.

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Good / Successful

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Auspicious - Marked by lucky circumstances or favorable conditions.

Jim and Jill felt that the sunny clear day of the wedding was an auspicious start to begin a new life together in their marriage.

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Bad / Unhappy

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forlorn - Feeling alone, sad, and unhappy

Karen was so upset at seeing the forlorn puppy at the pound, so she adopted him right away.