heretical -
Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion.
When Martin Luther became active and vocal, his ideas and actions were considered heretical.
verb
1442 of 1578
Bad /
Aggressive
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stymie -
To prevent or hinder the progress of something.
When he got very sick, it stymied his plans and ability to study for final exams.
noun
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1443 of 1578
Bad /
Unfriendly
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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.
adjective
1444 of 1578
Bad /
Pain
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exasperating -
Intensely irritating; infuriating
Molly tried to enter the information in the online form, but she found the confusing directions so exasperating that she grabbed her own hair and screamed in frustration.
verb
1445 of 1578
Bad /
Old
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creak -
To show weakness or frailty under strain.
When Willie got into his 90's, he felt he could almost hear his bones creak when he walked.
verb
1446 of 1578
Bad /
Unhappy
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pout -
To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.
When Kate's parents told her they didn't have time to go to the circus, she pouted.
noun
1447 of 1578
Bad /
Stupid
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platitude -
A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal.
The motivational speaker's advice sounded more like a bunch of platitudes rather than genuine guidance, offering nothing new to the audience.
adjective
1448 of 1578
Bad /
Confused
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indiscriminate -
Not showing careful choice or planning, often resulting in harmful results
When planning an investment strategy, it's important to plan carefully and not be indiscriminate about where to put one's money.
adjective
1449 of 1578
Bad /
Disgusting
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lurid -
Shockingly vivid or sensational, often in a way that is meant to provoke strong emotions.
At the trial, the crime scene was described in lurid detail by the detective, making everyone uncomfortable.
adjective
1450 of 1578
Bad /
Disgusting
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putrid -
(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
Bill had to throw out her leftovers because of the putrid smell.
adjective
1451 of 1578
Bad /
Hurt
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mortified -
Very embarrassed
Hannah was mortified to learn that the whole school knew about her crush on Jared.
noun
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1452 of 1578
Bad /
Mistake
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unforgivable -
So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused
He was fired because the company felt that stealing money was an unforgivable act.
