imposing -
Demanding attention or respect due to size, power, or presence.
His deep voice and confident posture made him an imposing figure in the courtroom.
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Inward
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impenetrable -
Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend; or impossible to pass through or break into.
The fortress had impenetrable walls that protected it from enemy attacks.
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939 of 1049
Bad /
Uncomfortable
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harried -
To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others
Jim didn't like being a waiter, because he always felt harried by the demands of all the customers.
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940 of 1049
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Disgusting
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profane -
Not respectful of others beliefs and standards, often by using vulgar language or disrespectful actions.
The comedian was criticized for making profane jokes that offended many members of the audience.
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941 of 1049
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Bad
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intolerable -
Causing great discomfort or distress; too extreme or severe to be endured;
The heat in the desert was intolerable, making it unlikely that they would find their way out when they got lost.
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942 of 1049
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Aggressive
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bestial -
Savage, brutal, or cruel in nature or behavior; relating to or resembling beasts; animal-like.
Genghiz Kahn channeled his warriors' bestial behavior to conquer most of Asia in the 13th century.
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943 of 1049
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Smart
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verbal -
Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words.
When he was on a date, he had trouble being verbal and expressing his thoughts and feelings.
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Shape
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overt -
Done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide or conceal.
The overt hostility between the two co-workers made everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.
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Weak
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lethargic -
Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything
Alan's depression made him lethargic, and his lethargy made him depressed.
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946 of 1049
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Confused
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befuddled -
Being confused and unable to think clearly.
After the insurance salesman presented all the possible plans available, Mike was totally befuddled about which policy to choose.
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947 of 1049
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Stupid
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inept -
Having or showing no skill; clumsy
In his rookie debut, Omar seemed inept because he struck out every time he was at bat for his first 4 games, but then he improved, much to his and his team's relief.
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948 of 1049
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Bad
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dreary -
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
The dreary sky cast the earth in darkness, the sun nowhere in sight.
