Underweight Underweight /ˌʌn.dəˈweɪt/ US /-dɚ-/ (adj) too skinny and thin – weighing less than normal – skin-and-bone – malnourished – emaciated – gaunt: She gave birth to an underweight premature baby. Many health professionals warn about the risks associated with being underweight, which can include weakened immune function, fragile bones, and fatigue. Just like being …
Depression Depression (noun) /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/ a mental condition or psychiatric disorder of being sad, dejected and hopeless – melancholy – despair – economic slump – recession: She’s suffering from chronic depression. Depression is a complex mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. …
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: …