adjective

1765 of 3207

Good / Energy

Url audio

unstoppable - So powerful, determined, or effective that it cannot be halted, defeated, or resisted.

With their star player back, the team were unstoppable, and won one game after another.

adjective

1766 of 3207

Bad / Pain

audio

excruciating - Intensely painful

Becky had to see the dentist because her toothache was causing her excruciating pain.

verb

See noun

1767 of 3207

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

decay - To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.

You couldn't see it from the outside, but the termites caused the house to decay from the inside until it just collappsed.

adjective

1768 of 3207

Good / Exciting

audio

ostentatious - Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice

In an ostentatious display, the socialite walked down the street wearing a fur coat, several gold necklaces, and silk gloves and hoped somebody would notice her.

noun

1769 of 3207

Bad / Stupid

audio

klutz - A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person

For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.

adjective

1770 of 3207

Other / Other

Url audio

theoretical - Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true.

Until he started working for a big corporation, all that he had learned in business school was just theoretical.

adjective

1771 of 3207

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

1772 of 3207

Good / Brave

audio

plucky - Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties

Mary's plucky personality made her determined to compete in the race despite being confined to a wheelchair.

adjective

1773 of 3207

Bad / Unhappy

audio

petulant - Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child

Barbara was 16 years old, but the way she was so petulant and threw tantrums when she didn't get her way made her seem like she was 6 years old.

adjective

1774 of 3207

Bad / Disgusting

audio

uncouth - (of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace

People rarely invited Vince to dinner because of his uncouth table manners.

noun

1775 of 3207

Bad / Stupid

audio

dork - A dull, slow-witted, or socially inept person

Jenny wanted the handsome football player to ask her to the prom, but so far, only the dorks had approached her.

noun

1776 of 3207

Bad / Angry

Url audio

outrage - A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive.

The decision to cut down the ancient tree sparked public outrage.