Unconscionable Unconscionable (adj) /ʌnˈkɒn.tʃən.ə.bļ/ US /-ˈkɑːn-/ morally wrong and unacceptable – unreasonable – reprehensible – appalling – shocking and immoral – irrational: Unconscionable in context The company’s decision to dump toxic waste into the river was unconscionable. Not only did it endanger the local wildlife, but it also posed a significant health risk to the …
Machiavellian Machiavellian (adj)/ˌmæk.i.əˈvel.i.ən/ Definition using clever trickery to get what you want, esp in politics – cunning – tricky – amoral – unscrupulous – treacherous – deceitful – guileful – devious: Example He has achieved this level of success in business and entrepreneurship only by using Machiavellian plots. Antonyms honest Parts of speech Noun: Machiavellianism
Staunch Staunch (adj & verb) /stɔːntʃ/ US /stɑːntʃ/ adj: showing great loyalty to a person, organization, etc. – steadfast – faithful – reliable – devoted – firm – strong – sturdy: He’s a staunch advocate of alternative medicine. Antonyms disloyal Parts of speech Adverb: staunchly Noun: staunchness Verb: staunch
Saga Saga (noun) /ˈsɑː.gə/ a series of related events – long story or novel – epic – story – tale – account – legend – chronicle: Once again, our grandpa launched into the long saga of how he met the grandma. In the small village nestled between misty mountains, a saga was born, passed down …
Taint Taint /teɪnt/ (noun & verb) to spoil something by adding something undesirable to it, corrupt someone morally, contaminate, pollute, stain, infect, soil, ruin, poison, blemish: The bath was tainted by the blood in the murder scene. His reputation was tainted by false allegations and unfounded rumors. Antonyms purify, cleanse, disinfect
Spotless Spotless /ˈspɒt.ləs/ US /ˈspɑːt-/ (adj) extremely clean, immaculate, pristine, spick and span, hygienic, clean as a new pin: The spotless kitchen made me so complacent that I hesitated over the rest of my tasks. Thanks to the bleacher, my shirt has become spotless again. Antonyms dirty, filthy Parts of speech Adverb: spotlessly
Spick and span Spick and span (adj) absolutely clean, in good condition, pristine, hygienic, immaculate, clean as a new pin, flawless, perfect, faultless, impeccable, wholesome: Being neatened for a couple of hours, my room ended up spick and span. Some scientific experiments demand spick and span environments to avoidundesirable disturbances affecting the result. Antonyms disorganized, chaotic
Sanitary Sanitary /ˈsæn.ɪ.tri/ US /-ter.i/ (adj) connected with public health, hygienic and clean, free from infection, healthy, wholesome, salubrious, sterile: As a waiter, you should always put sanitary serviettes on the tables before customers’ arrival. Emphasis on developing sanitary conditions in a society is due to avoiding spreading pandemic diseases. Antonyms dirty, unsanitary Parts of speech Noun: …
Pristine Pristine /ˈprɪs.tiːn/ US /prɪˈstiːn/ (adj) immaculate and clean, neat and tidy, clean, perfect, new and in good condition, impeccable, faultless, flawless, unspoiled, untouched: Having no access to a pristine bath in the garrison, I had to make do somehow. After a long hike through the dense forest, we finally reached the secluded mountain lake. The water was …
Immaculate Immaculate /ɪˈmæk.jʊ.lət/ (adj) Immaculate definition extremely clean and tidy, neat and tidy, spotless, spick and span, pristine, perfect and faultless, flawless, impeccable: Examples Immaculate clothes are a must in every theater worldwide. An immaculate following of instructions is needed to assemble an engine from beginning to end. Antonyms messy, untidy Parts of speech Noun: immaculateness Adverb: …