wistful -
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
Sipping her coffee after a hard day's work, Becky was wistful about her life before all of the stress.
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unnerving -
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.
It was an unnerving experience walking alone in the empty and unused area under the highway.
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horrific -
Causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust.
The accident was so horrific that witnesses were left trembling.
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stilted -
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
When Arthur ran for mayor his stilted manner made it hard for the voters to relate to him.
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Disorganized
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woozy -
Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed
Angela had to sit down after feeling woozy.
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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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perverse -
Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences
Sam often acted in perverse ways around the office, such as threatening his coworkers.
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admirable -
Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.
His admirable excitement and patience with students makes him a great teacher.
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fractious -
(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly
Kaitlin's children were a fractious group that were always fighting in the back seat.
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Stupid
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ditzy -
Silly or scatterbrained
People called Tina ditzy because she was so focused on her cell phone that she couldn't concentrate on any other tasks at hand.
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classy -
Something that is attractive and of excellent quality
Gabe and Ruth loved going to the classy hotel, because they found that everything there was done just right.
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Old
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grizzled -
Having or streaked with gray hair
The colonel's grizzled beard were like a badge of honor because it reminded him of the many years he had served with distinction in the army.
