Bad

adjective

889 of 1582

Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

roundabout - Describing a way of doing something that is not straightforward, often involving detours, twists, or delays.

She gave a roundabout explanation when asked about her plans, avoiding a direct answer and making it difficult to understand her true intentions.

adjective

890 of 1582

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

domineering - Assertive in an arrogant or aggressive manner.

The manager was so domineering that no one dared to speak up at meetings.

adjective

891 of 1582

Bad / Boring

Url audio

unadorned - Free from luxury or excess; straightforward in appearance or style

The building's design was simple and unadorned, focusing more on function than aesthetics.

verb

892 of 1582

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

stymie - To prevent or hinder the progress of something.

When he got very sick, it stymied his plans and ability to study for final exams.

adjective

893 of 1582

Bad / Weak

audio

lethargic - Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything

Alan's depression made him lethargic, and his lethargy made him depressed.

adjective

894 of 1582

Bad / Aggressive

audio

ferocious - Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent

As the king of the jungle, the lion is one of the most ferocious animals on Earth.

adjective

895 of 1582

Bad / Powerless

audio

haggard - Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

Once a cute child actor, Macaulay Culkin has looked surprisingly haggard in recent years.

noun

See verb

896 of 1582

Bad / Uncomfortable

audio

gasp - A convulsive catching of breath

Abe let out a sharp gasp after he had remained underwater for ten seconds.

verb

897 of 1582

Bad / Attack

audio

inundate - To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with

Reggie tried to sneak out for his lunch break before his boss could inundate him with more work.

adjective

898 of 1582

Bad / Dangerous

audio

ominous - Giving the impression that something bad, unpleasant or threatening is going to happen.

The dark clouds overhead were an ominous sign that a storm was coming.

verb

See noun

899 of 1582

Bad / War

Url audio

ransom - To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.

The ancient artifacts were ransomed back to the museum after being stolen and held by black-market dealers.

adjective

900 of 1582

Bad / Small

audio

measly - Contemptibly small or few

Considering how expensive the meal was, Nick was angry about the measly amount of food he was given.