squeamish -
(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood
Nico was so squeamish about receiving a flu shot that he broke out into a sweat.
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Stupid
noun
bozo -
A stupid, rude, or insignificant person, especially a man
Martin was a bozo who would always act rudely to people, and as a result his boss was considering letting him go.
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Unfriendly
adjective
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Irreconcilable -
So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible.
Their political beliefs were so irreconcilable that they decided to stop discussing politics altogether.
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Unfriendly
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jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
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Impede -
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
His lack of experience may impede his chances of getting the job.
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Disorganized
adjective
scruffy -
Shabby and untidy or dirty
Alex didn't realize that his scruffy clothes kept him from attracting women.
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Mistake
noun
gaffe -
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder
When the politician made a huge gaffe at the debate, he realized he was going to lose the election.
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Strange
adjective
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Outlandish -
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.
Her theory sounded so outlandish that no one took it seriously—until it was proven correct.
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Unhappy
verb
mope -
Be dejected and apathetic
Considering he had lost his job and his girlfriend on the same day, Barry felt he had every right to mope.
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adjective
interminable -
Endless (often used hyperbolically)
Victor dreaded going to the DMV, knowing he would spend an interminable amount of time there.
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Disgusting
adjective
seedy -
Sordid and disreputable
The graffiti on the walls was the first sign that this was a seedy neighborhood.
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slacker -
A person who avoids work or effort
Chris was the ultimate slacker at work, asleep at his desk half the time.
