unnerving -
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.
It was an unnerving experience walking alone in the empty and unused area under the highway.
adjective
1466 of 1576
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Angry
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vicious -
Dangerously aggressive, cruel, and violent.
When I leave my house, I always go left to avoid my neighbor's vicious dog.
noun
1467 of 1576
Bad /
Disorganized
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smithereens -
Small pieces
When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.
adjective
1468 of 1576
Bad /
Old
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decadent -
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.
The ancient empire became decadent before it eventually fell.
verb
1469 of 1576
Bad /
Delay
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deflect -
To direct attention away from a topic
At the press conference the Mayor didn't want to talk about the issue being asked, so he deflected the question and talked about a different subject.
verb
1470 of 1576
Bad /
Unfriendly
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leer -
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way
Francesca felt very uncomfortable as the strange man leered at her for what seemed like an eternity.
adjective
1471 of 1576
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Uncomfortable
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arduous -
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.
Training for the marathon was arduous, but he never gave up, and in the end he doing very well.
noun
1472 of 1576
Bad /
Disorganized
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shambles -
A state of total disorder
After the mild earthquake, Steve's room was in shambles, making it very difficult for him to find the things he needed right away.
adjective
1473 of 1576
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Bad
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shameful -
Disgraceful behavior that is worthy of blame and shame.
When the teacher found out that Sammy had cheated on the test, she scolded him for his shameful behavior.
verb
1474 of 1576
Bad /
Weak
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totter -
To move in a feeble or unsteady way, or to shake and sway as if about to collapse.
Women frequently totter when wearing high heels because of their impractical design.
adjective
1475 of 1576
Bad /
Weak
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lax -
Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful
Due to lax safety standards, the train derailed and injured dozens of passengers.
noun
1476 of 1576
Bad /
Small
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smidgen -
A small amount of something
Even a smidgen of ketchup would make the bland french fries more flavorful.
