noun

1 of 60

Bad / Angry

rage - A very strong feeling of anger

After 20 years of dedicated work, the way Allen was let go from the company without any notice left him with a rage that he never really got over.

adjective

2 of 60

Good / Friendly

Url

reassuring - Making you feel less worried or uncertain about something

The reassuring 3 words 'I love you' has a tremendously positive effect in relationships.

adjective

3 of 60

Good / Strong

raging - Happening with a lot of force

The group was having a nice picnic when they suddenly had to find shelter from the raging thunderstorm.

adjective

4 of 60

Bad / Disorganized

ragtag - Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character

"The A-Team" was a popular show in the 1980s about a ragtag group with little in common except helping the less fortunate.

adjective

5 of 60

Bad / Strange

raffish - Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner

With his numerous tattoos and raffish manner, Adam caught Sherry's eye, although she knew her parents wouldn't approve of him.

adjective

6 of 60

Bad / Dirty

ramshackle - (especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair

The ramshackle house was in such poor shape that nobody was allowed to live there anymore.

noun

7 of 60

Bad / Dishonest

rascal - A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)

Dennis the Menace was a famous rascal, using his childlike innocence to distract from his mischief.

verb

8 of 60

Bad / Weak

Url

regress - To move backward in development or progress, often in a way that suggests deterioration or decline.

After making great strides in therapy, he seemed to regress emotionally after hearing the bad news.

verb

9 of 60

Other / Sound

Url

rattle - To disturb or unsettle someone, especially by causing anxiety or fear; or to make a series of short, sharp sounds.

The sudden loud noise rattled her, and for a long time she just couldn't calm down.

adjective

10 of 60

Other / Inward

Url

reclusive - Preferring to live in isolation and avoiding contact with others, often due to personal preference or a desire for privacy.

Many people described the artist as reclusive, rarely attending gallery openings or social events despite his fame.

verb

11 of 60

Good / Friendly

Url

reconcile - To bring two or more people or groups into a state of harmony or understanding after a disagreement or conflict.

After a long argument, they managed to reconcile their differences and rebuild their relationship, realizing how much they valued each other.

verb

12 of 60

Good / Exciting

regale - To entertain or amuse people with talk

Every day, the children of the village would sit quietly as one of the elders would regale them with fascinating stories.