ponderous -
Slow and heavy in movement or thought; lacking lightness or grace; dull or overly serious.
The ponderous lecture on quantum physics had everyone in the room struggling to stay awake.
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Friendly
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genial -
Friendly and cheerful
Burt was such a genial person that everybody he met liked him instantly.
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Weak
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untenable -
An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism
With new accusations surfacing every day, though Melissa claimed that she was totally innocent, her hold on her job was becoming increasingly untenable.
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Crazy
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wacky -
Something that is strange and different to the point of amusement.
George’s grandmother was well known and loved for her wacky taste in shoes.
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Unfriendly
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intrusive -
Interfering with someone's privacy or personal space.
The constant notifications on his phone felt intrusive while he was trying to focus.
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Big
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excessive -
Going beyond what is considered acceptable or appropriate.
He was fined for driving at an excessive speed through a school zone.
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Confused
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hazy -
Lacking physical or mental clarity - confused or uncertain.
After waking up from surgery, he felt hazy and disoriented.
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elaborate -
Detailed and complicated in design or planning.
The wedding decorations were incredibly elaborate, with flowers, lights, and crystal chandeliers.
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entangled -
Caught or involved in something that is difficult to escape from.
He was entangled in mounting credit card debt, and he hoped there would be a way to break free from it.
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Aggressive
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pugnacious -
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people
Jerry's general pugnacious attitude made it difficult for him to get close to people.
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Busy
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headlong -
Done in a rush without thinking carefully.
His chance of success was not good, because in his excitement, he dove headlong into the project without a plan.
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Bad
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pathetic -
Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
The condition of the homeless person sleeping by the river was so pathetic that Bill had to give him a dollar.
