The old building had grimy windows that hadn't been cleaned in years.
noun
See verb
854 of 1517
Bad /
Afraid
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dread -
Great fear or apprehension
Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.
noun
855 of 1517
Bad /
Disorganized
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upheaval -
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.
The economic downturn led to political upheaval and widespread unrest across the nation.
adjective
856 of 1517
Bad /
Disgusting
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seedy -
Sordid and disreputable
The graffiti on the walls was the first sign that this was a seedy neighborhood.
noun
857 of 1517
Bad /
Strange
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nerd -
A person who lacks social skills but often makes up for it with technical ability
Kevin was such a nerd that he couldn't even consider asking any girl out for a date.
noun
858 of 1517
Bad /
Unfriendly
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smirk -
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
Jeremy's mother saw the smirk on his face when she asked him if he had finished his homework, and she knew immediately that he had no intention of doing it.
adjective
859 of 1517
Bad /
Disorganized
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shoddy -
Badly made or done
Sergei had to hire another contractor to fix the shoddy work the previous one had done.
noun
860 of 1517
Bad /
Dirty
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blotch -
An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin
A reddish blotch on the skin may require consulting a dermatologist.
adjective
861 of 1517
Bad /
Weak
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devoid -
Not possessing a quality or element typically expected.
Her apology seemed devoid of sincerity, and their relationship did not recover after her negative behavior.
verb
862 of 1517
Bad /
Attack
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decimate -
To kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of something.
The raging wildfire decimated the forest, leaving only a few trees standing.
noun
See verb
863 of 1517
Bad /
Pain
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burden -
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.
Financial debt can be a huge burden on families.
verb
See noun
864 of 1517
Bad /
Unfriendly
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feud -
Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict
The Hatfield and McCoy families famously feuded for generations, with each new generation continuing the fight.
