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Bad / Unhappy

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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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Bad / Attack

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cruel - Causing physical or mental pain

It's against the law in every U.S. state to be cruel to animals.

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Bad / 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.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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standoffish - Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof.

People often think he's standoffish, but he's just shy around new people.

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Good / Beautiful

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ornate - Heavily decorated with complex patterns or intricate details; elaborate in style, especially in language, art, or design.

The palace was filled with ornate furniture and golden chandeliers.

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Good / Happy

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jovial - Friendly, happy, and in a good mood

Ben liked going to the corner bar because of the jovial and friendly atmosphere.

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Good / Successful

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lucrative - Highly rewarding or beneficial, especially in terms of money or success.

He left his job to start a lucrative online business that made him thousands each month.

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Bad / Dishonest

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flagrant - The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way

The politician came right out and asked for a bribe in a flagrant violation of the law.

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Bad / Boring

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monotonous - Repetitious and boring

Bertha found working on the assembly line of the factory to be monotonous, and she had to drink coffee to stay awake.

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Good / Brave

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gallant - Brave, heroic.

In 1826, the defenders of the Alamo made a gallant but unsuccessful attempt to fight off the Mexican troops.

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Bad / Strange

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freak - very unusual and unexpected

We were driving in the country, and an unexpected and freak tornado went right passed our car.

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Bad / Disorganized

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roundabout - Describing a way of doing something that is not straightforward, often involving detours, twists, or delays.

She gave a roundabout explanation when asked about her plans, avoiding a direct answer and making it difficult to understand her true intentions.