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Bad / Unfriendly

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critical - Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.

The father was always critical of his son's behavior, never saying anything positive, and that did not have a good effect on their relationship.

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Bad / Confused

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reeling - To feel very shocked, upset, or confused.

The combination of the Covid19 virus and the George Floyd demonstrations left America reeling.

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Other / Entice

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sensual - Describing something that provides physical pleasure, particularly through sight, touch, taste, sound, or smell.

Van Gogh's soft, flowing lines and rich colors create a sensual atmosphere that seems to invite viewers to lose themselves in its beauty.

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Good / Pleasure

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worthwhile - Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance.

She found that the 30 minutes of exercize in the morning was very worthwhile, and was helping her feel more relaxed and was helping her lose weight.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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sweltering - Uncomfortably hot

In India during the summer, the sweltering heat literally melted the roads.

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Bad / Small

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provincial - Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.

His provincial views on politics seemed out of touch with the broader, more progressive ideas that were popular.

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Other / Light

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glossy - Shiny and smooth

Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.

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Bad / Disgusting

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reprehensible - Describing behavior, actions, or conduct that is morally wrong and worthy of disapproval or condemnation.

Though he told people not to repeat it, it was reprehensible for him to spread rumors about his colleague, knowing it would damage her reputation.

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Good / Energy

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vigorous - Very forceful or energetic.

Winston Churchill's 'Blood, toil, tears, and sweat' speech inspired England to have a vigorous response to the German invasion of Europe, and to the attack by planes of England.

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Bad / Aggressive

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rowdy - Noisy and disorderly

In the audience, a rowdy woman stood up and screamed her support for her team.

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Good / Calm

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staid - Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous

Jill liked Bob, but she really wanted someone more dynamic and exciting, and Jill just couldn't see herself spending the rest of her life with someone so staid and kind of boring.

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Good / Friendly

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sympathetic - Feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation

When he became a judge, he wondered to himself, 'How sympathetic am I allowed to be to the people on trial'?