adjective

1981 of 3207

Bad / Disorganized

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ragtag - Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character

"The A-Team" was a popular show in the 1980s about a ragtag group with little in common except helping the less fortunate.

adjective

1982 of 3207

Bad / Pain

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afflicted - Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical.

Many people are afflicted with anxiety in high-pressure situations.

verb

1983 of 3207

Bad / Steal

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rook - To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them

Customers tend to get rooked by companies who are able to price their products very high because of the brand name.

noun

1984 of 3207

Good / Important

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zenith - The highest point that something can reach.

When the soccer player was at his zenith, he helped his team win one game after another.

adjective

1985 of 3207

Good / Brave

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valiant - Possessing or showing courage or determination

Brave soldiers always march valiantly towards danger, unafraid of the risks to themselves.

adjective

1986 of 3207

Good / Busy

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tumultuous - Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious

The president was drowned out by the tumultuous sounds of the protestors.

verb

1987 of 3207

Good / Friendly

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broach - To introduce or begin a new subject or issue.

He didn’t know how to broach the topic of moving away from his parents.

adjective

1988 of 3207

Bad / Disorganized

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crude - Lacking sophistication, polish, or tact; having rough or rude manners.

His crude and unrefined behavior, often using curse words, made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner table.

adjective

1989 of 3207

Bad / Uncomfortable

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awkward - Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.

She felt awkward meeting her ex husband at the party, and they tried to avoid each other as much as possible.

adjective

1990 of 3207

Bad / Strange

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inscrutable - Difficult to understand

Martha always had an inscrutable smile, and Joe could never figure out if she loved or even liked him or not.

adjective

1991 of 3207

Good / Busy

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perky - Cheerful and lively

One reason that Ellen Degeneres is so popular is her upbeat and perky attitude.

adjective

1992 of 3207

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.