adjective

1921 of 2972

Bad / Aggressive

audio

brash - Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

Lydia was a very brash supervisor, always yelling at her employees to do their jobs.

adjective

1922 of 2972

Other / Other

audio

daunting - Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating

As the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest is the most daunting challenge for mountain climbers.

adjective

1923 of 2972

Bad / Weak

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penniless - Having no money at all; completely broke.

The artist was penniless for years before gaining recognition.

verb

1924 of 2972

Bad / Disorganized

audio

muss - Make (someone's hair or clothes) untidy or messy

Jeremiah would playfully muss his daughter's hair when he wanted to get her attention.

adjective

1925 of 2972

Bad / Confused

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overloaded - Overwhelmed with emotions or mental strain due to excess pressure.

She felt overloaded with assignments and barely had time to rest.

noun

1926 of 2972

Good / Big

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metropolis - A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center.

New York City is a bustling metropolis known for its diversity and nonstop energy.

verb

1927 of 2972

Bad / Dishonest

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tamper - Interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations

For the last few decades, Tylenol bottles have included a safety seal in order to prevent any unauthorized tampering.

verb

1928 of 2972

Bad / Attack

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humiliate - To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity or self-respect.

His boss humiliated him by criticizing his work in front of the entire office.

adjective

1929 of 2972

Bad / Dishonest

audio

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.

verb

1930 of 2972

Bad / Weak

audio

plead - Make an emotional appeal

The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.

adjective

1931 of 2972

Bad / Bad

Url audio

intolerable - Causing great discomfort or distress; too extreme or severe to be endured;

The heat in the desert was intolerable, making it unlikely that they would find their way out when they got lost.

noun

See verb

1932 of 2972

Bad / Unfriendly

audio

quip - A witty remark

Gabriel's stand-up comedy career took off when audiences saw how talented he was about making mildly insulting but funny quips about people.