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cruddy - Covered, encrusted, or saturated with dirt, grease, or other objectionable substance; filthy; It can also describe someone feeling unwell or unhappy.

It was difficult to see through the cruddy windows because of the dirt and grease covering them.

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Bad / Dislike

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cynical - Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.

After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

cryptic - Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

When the lost settlement of Roanoke was discovered, the only indication that something strange had happened was a cryptic sign carved into a tree.

verb

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Good / Love

cuddle - To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.

Timmy’s favorite time of the day was after his bedtime story when his Mommy would cuddle with him until he fell asleep.

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Other / Inward

dainty - Delicately small and pretty

Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.

verb

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Other / Squeeze

crumple - To crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled

Greg crumpled up so much paper that the wastebasket began overflowing.

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Bad / Attack

cruel - Causing physical or mental pain

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

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

debase - To reduce the quality or value of something

When the government added copper to the gold coins, it debased the value of the coins.

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Bad / Weak

crumble - Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration

Boulders very gradually crumble into small rocks over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.

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darling - A term of endearment used to express affection.

Grandma always calls me her darling when I visit.

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Other / Squeeze

crunch - To crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound

Chips of any kind, whether potato or tortilla, will always involve people crunching them.

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Bad / Dishonest

culprit - A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed

After a long foot chase through downtown, the police officer finally arrested the culprit.