outcast -
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group
Brent felt like an outcast when his friends refused to speak to him anymore, as a result of his being outspoken about his political opinions that were so different from theirs.
noun
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Bad /
Attack
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brutality -
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
The brutality of slavery is not only horrible for the slaves, but has a terrible effect on society and everyone involved.
verb
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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.
verb
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Dishonest
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finagle -
To get something in an indirect or dishonest way.
Brad didn't have a ticket to the sold-out rock concert, but he figured he could finagle his way in somehow.
adjective
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Bad /
Old
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frumpy -
(of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned
With her frumpy clothes, Penny was never invited to parties.
verb
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Dishonest
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shortchange -
To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.
The store shortchanged me when it gave me a coat that was not nearly as nice as the damaged one I had returned.
verb
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Bad /
Angry
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critical -
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.
The father was always critical of his son's behavior, never saying anything positive, and that did not have a good effect on their relationship.
adjective
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Bad
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taboo -
A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons
In Bill's social circle, to ask anyone how much money they made was a topic that was taboo.
nounverb noun
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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snub -
An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something
At school, Emily was often the object of a snub because her classmates always avoided her.
noun
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Bad /
Angry
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fury -
Wild or violent anger
When Jason stole his toys, Zeke was filled with fury.
nounverb noun
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Bad /
Dislike
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scorn -
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt
Sheriff Otto gave his deputy a look of scorn when he asked a silly question.
adjective
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Bad /
Weak
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desperate -
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad it’s impossible to deal with.
He made a desperate plea for help, calling every possible number he could find, after the flood severly damaged his home.
