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Bad / Uncomfortable

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unsettling - Causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing.

She found it quite unsettling that often someone would ring the doorbell and then when she opened the door, there was nobody there.

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Good / Exciting

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engrossing - Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention

Bill found the movie so engrossing, that when it was over it took him a minute to remember where he was.

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Bad / Old

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fusty - Smelling stale, damp, or stuffy

The old library had plenty of books but unfortunately it had a fusty smell that indicated its age.

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Bad / Powerless

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inevitable - Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.

After weeks of neglecting his studies, failing the test was inevitable.

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Good / Strong

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formidable - Inspiring fear or respect as a result being impressively powerful, intense, or capable.

Though he had big investors for his AI startup, he knew he had to overcome formidable competition against dozens of competing companies.

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Bad / Small

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meager - (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality

Most Americans have meager retirement savings and will need to work well into their older years.

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intangible - Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure.

Even though consciousness is intangible, we all experience it and know it is real.

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Bad / Old

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dilapidated - (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

Once a prosperous city, Detroit has succumbed to poverty, with dilapidated houses lining the abandoned streets.

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Bad / Weak

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devoid - Not possessing a quality or element typically expected.

Her apology seemed devoid of sincerity, and their relationship did not recover after her negative behavior.

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Bad / Unhappy

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moody - Having moods that change often, resulting in often being unhappy or unfriendly

When he woke up moody, he tried to minimize his social interactions until his mood improved.

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Bad / Dangerous

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incendiary - Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger.

The prison riot started when some prisoners shouted incendiary remarks in the cafeteria about how awful their living conditions were.

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inferior - Low in rank, status, imprtance, or quality.

After examining the pearls, the jeweler decided they were of inferior quality, and decided not to buy them.