noun

See verb

1093 of 2972

Bad / Unhappy

audio

frown - A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness

Emojis displaying a frown are commonly used to communicate disapproval or unhappiness..

noun

1094 of 2972

Bad / Small

Url audio

skit - A short, humorous play or performance, often done in a casual or comedic setting.

During the talent show, the students performed a funny skit about cartoon characters.

adjective

1095 of 2972

Bad / Unfriendly

audio

huffy - Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offense at petty things

Billy always became huffy at the other drivers on the road, honking his horn constantly.

verb

1096 of 2972

Bad / Delay

Url audio

balk - To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action.

Max had made all the plans to move from his apartment to the senior citizens home, but at the last minute, he balked and just couldn’t go through with it.

noun

1097 of 2972

Other / Other

audio

chore - A routine task, especially a household one

Billy and Alice spent the day sweeping and performing other chores for their allowance.

verb

1098 of 2972

Other / Move

audio

jiggle - Move about lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down

When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that would open the door.

noun

See verb

1099 of 2972

Other / Other

audio

flourish - A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others

As a final flourish, the basketball player broke the glass backboard with his slam dunk.

adjective

1100 of 2972

Bad / Unhappy

audio

somber - Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave

President Obama's somber look indicated he had bad news to tell the nation.

noun

See verb

1101 of 2972

Bad / Mistake

Url audio

unforgivable - So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused

He was fired because the company felt that stealing money was an unforgivable act.

adjective

1102 of 2972

Bad / Attack

audio

fierce - Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude

When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him

noun

1103 of 2972

Other / Inward

Url audio

restraint - The action of preventing or controlling someone or something or oneself from moving, acting, or progressing

There were many things that bothered her, but she decided to exercize restraint, and not spill out all her emotions at once.

verb

1104 of 2972

Other / Move

Url audio

unleash - To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.

The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.