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Malady 1100 Words You Need Malady 1100 Words You Need /ˈmæl.ə.di/ (noun) 1. a disease, illness, sickness, disorder, malaise: All the rose bushes seem to be suffering from the same mysterious malady. 2. a problem within a system or organization, issue, setback, drawback: Apathy is one of the maladies of modern society. Antonyms wellbeing
Vexatious 1100 Words You Need /vekˈseɪ.ʃəs/ (adj) difficult to deal with and causing a lot of annoyance, worry or argument, annoying, irritating, upsetting, troublesome, bothersome, exasperating, irksome, aggravating, distressing: This settlement will resolve one of the most vexatious problems in the field of industrial relations. Antonyms placatory, appeasing, soothing Parts of Speech Adjective: vexed Adverb: …
Amicable 1100 Words You Need Amicable 1100 Words You Need /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bļ/ (adj) relating to behavior between people that is pleasant and friendly often despite a difficult situation, friendly, good-natured, harmonious, agreeable, kind, polite, congenial, affable, amiable, genial: His manner was perfectly amicable but I felt uncomfortable. Few people have amicable divorces. Eventually we reached an …
Nefarious 1100 Words You Need Nefarious 1100 Words You Need /nəˈfeə.ri.əs/ (adj) evil or immoral, infamous, wicked, despicable, reprehensible, notorious, disreputable, egregious, degenerate, perverse, vicious: The director of the company seems to have been involved in some nefarious practices/activities. Antonyms reputable, trustworthy Parts of Speech Adverb: nefariously Noun: nefariousness
Scrutinize 1100 Words You Need Scrutinize 1100 Words You Need /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/ (verb) Scrutinize definition to examine something very carefully in order to discover information, inspect, study, pore over, analyze, dissect, search, investigate: Example He scrutinized the men’s faces carefully/closely, trying to work out who was lying. Antonyms glimpse, glance Parts of speech Noun: scrutiny Noun: …
Have Cold Feet 1100 Words Have Cold Feet 1100 Words To suddenly become hesitant and uncertain about what you plan to do, be uncertain, be indecisive, vacillate, waver, falter, dither, dawdle, think twice, have qualms, have doubt: My cousin was all set to join the paratroops, but at the last moment, he got cold feet. …
Ineffectual 1100 Words You Need Ineffectual 1100 Words You Need /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tju.əl/ (adj) not skilled at achieving, or not able to produce good results, inexpert, incompetent, indecisive, unable to realize desired results, weak, feeble, unimpressive, unsuccessful, useless, hopeless, inadequate, inefficient, inept, fruitless: Several of the teachers were ineffectual at maintaining discipline. Antonyms competent Parts of Speech …
Astute 1100 Words You Need Astute 1100 Words You Need /əˈstjuːt/ (adj) clever and quick to see how to take advantage of a situation, wise, judicious, shrewd, smart, perceptive, incisive, intelligent, perspicacious: an astute investor/businesswoman his astute handling of the situation an astute observer of human behavior Antonyms stupid, lowbrow, imprudent Parts of Speech Adv: …
Solicit 1100 Words You Need Solicit 1100 Words You Need /səˈlɪs.ɪt/ (verb) 1: to ask someone for money, information or help, ask for, beg, importune, seek, petition for, plead for, request, crave, implore, beseech, plead with, lobby: to solicit donations for a charity It is illegal for public officials to solicit gifts or money in …
Loath 1100 Words You Need Loath 1100 Words You Need /ləʊθ/ (adj) Not being interested in something – unwilling, be loath to do something: to be unwilling to do something, reluctant, wary, against, opposed, averse, disinclined: I’m loath to spend it all at once. Antonyms eager, willing, enthusiastic, zealous Parts of Speech Adj: loathsome Noun: …