rinky-dink -
Describing something that is low-quality, makeshift, or unimpressive, often used in a dismissive or humorous manner.
The company’s rinky-dink website was embarrasing to the company, and they blamed the web designer.
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Disorganized
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strewn -
Scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area.
The section of the park next to the woods was strewn with all kinds of junk.
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Weak
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tenuous -
Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.
The evidence against the suspect was tenuous at best.
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Exciting
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intriguing -
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious
Jim found the study of physics very intriguing, because the more that was explained, the more seemed to be beyond comprehension - such as the origin of the universe.
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Strange
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kinky -
Exhibiting unusual behavior
Brad exhibited many kinky habits and tendencies, but Martha was able to overlook that weird aspect of him because she found that his loyalty and good disposition more than made up for it.
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Dishonest
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phony -
Not genuine; fraudulent
To someone with an untrained eye, it can be hard to tell a phony handbag from a real one.
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Unhappy
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somber -
Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave
President Obama's somber look indicated he had bad news to tell the nation.
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Good /
Important
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transcendent -
Extremely great, and going beyond the usual limits
John and Esther loved going to Beethoven concerts, because they were always rewarded with a transcendent experience.
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Dangerous
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reckless -
Acting without thinking about the consequences, often in a dangerous or irresponsible manner.
The reckless behavior of the lead hikers, going much too close to the edge of the cliffs, put everyone in danger during the climb.
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infamous -
Well known for some bad quality or deed
Willie Sutton is infamous for saying that he robbed banks because 'That's where the money is'.
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fuzzy -
Having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture or appearance
After too much use, a tennis ball will develop a fuzzy texture and not be suitable for play anymore.
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Friendly
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considerate -
Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others.
The nurse is always very considerate and checks every 15 minutes to ask how you're doing.
