witless -
Stupid, foolish, and showing no intelligence.
The witless criminal decided that for his first heist, he would attempt to rob a gun store that had many armed people in it.
adjective
1082 of 1579
Bad /
Bad
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unconscionable -
Not right or reasonable
At the hearings in Washington, the senators criticized the unconscionable behavior of the greedy CEOs.
noun
1083 of 1579
Bad /
Weak
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shanty -
A small, crudely built shack
Emily lived in a poor village, and would often wander the streets before returning to her small shanty.
noun
1084 of 1579
Bad /
Small
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lint -
Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers.
She used a lint roller to remove the lint from her black sweater.
verb
1085 of 1579
Bad /
Hostile
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ostracize -
To banish someone socially, making them feel isolated or unwanted.
He felt ostracized at work after speaking out against the company’s policies, and many people refused to speak to him.
noun
1086 of 1579
Bad /
War
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barrage -
A continuous attack over a long period of time
The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.
verb
1087 of 1579
Bad /
Uncomfortable
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fidget -
To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience
Ron nervously fidgeted with his hands before giving the speech to 10,000 people.
adjective
1088 of 1579
Bad /
Disorganized
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redundant -
Referring to something that is repeated or superfluous, offering no additional value.
The company decided to cut down on redundant positions, resulting in several employees losing their jobs.
adjective
1089 of 1579
Bad /
Unhappy
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morose -
Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.
After hearing the bad news, he became morose and withdrawn for days.
verb
1090 of 1579
Bad /
War
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pillage -
To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.
The invaders would pillage the village, taking everything of value and leaving it in ruins.
adjective
1091 of 1579
Bad /
Unhappy
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miffed -
Annoy
The job applicant's long-winded answers miffed the interviewer so much that she refused to listen to him further.
verb
1092 of 1579
Bad /
Small
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skimp -
To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
When Dana saw the pizza only had tomato sauce and pepperoni, she knew the chef had skimped on the cheese.
