spiteful -
Intentionally unkind or mean, especially out of resentment or jealousy.
He was so angry when he was fired, that he did the spiteful act of deleting the files just before he left.
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Disorganized
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shambles -
A state of total disorder
After the mild earthquake, Steve's room was in shambles, making it very difficult for him to find the things he needed right away.
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Confused
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bewildered -
To be completely confused because of an overload of information.
During his first visit to New York City from his small town, Fred was totally bewildered by the flashing lights and the rushing crowds.
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Dangerous
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onerous -
Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty.
The manager gave him an onerous task that took the entire week to finish, working late into each night.
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Dishonest
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shenanigans -
Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering
Because of Wall Street's shenanigans, the American economy collapsed in 2008.
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unkempt -
Messy or untidy in appearance, especially referring to hair or clothing, giving a neglected impression.
His unkempt hair made it look like he had just rolled out of bed.
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Stupid
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dysfunctional -
Not operating normally or properly; broken or impaired in function.
He grew up in a dysfunctional family where arguments happened daily.
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Weak
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penniless -
Having no money at all; completely broke.
The artist was penniless for years before gaining recognition.
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Attack
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inundate -
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.
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Weak
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foible -
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.
Before going to sleep, Alan prayed "I am sorry about the terrible thing I did today, but please forgive me because You know that all people make mistakes and have foibles."
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Confused
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repressed -
Describing memories or feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness due to trauma or stress.
He had repressed memories of his childhood, unable to recall the events that had deeply affected him.
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Delay
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imposition -
An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.
The sudden imposition of strict dress codes surprised the employees but they adjusted very quickly.
