LexiTopic: Conditions and Characteristics

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The LexiConnexxions analysis has identified these words related to CONDITIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS in the Spelling Bee lexicon. The complete list of words on this topic is shown at right (on laptop or desktop) or at the end of the page (on mobile); the complete topical analysis is given below.
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Taxonomy for Spelling Bee words related to CONDITIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
SUBJECT HEADINGS IN THIS LEXITOPIC: Abundant, Exceeding, Unlimited actualAdequate, Sufficient actualBeautiful, Refined, ElegantComplete, Total, Final as to the condition or situationComplicated, Complex, IntricateDissimilar, Unique, DistinctiveEligible, Appropriate, AcceptableImportant, Significant, Relevant not necessarily good or badInadequate, Insufficient, Deficient actualIneligible, Inappropriate, UnacceptableInferior or Mediocre compared to othersInteresting in the abstract; not thoughtNecessaryPleasant and Good objectively so; not peopleSimilar, Copied, ImitatedStrong, Strength, PotencySuperior, Excellent compared to othersUncomplicated, Noncomplex, SimpleUnimportant, Insignificant, Irrelevant not necessarily badUninteresting in the abstract; not thoughtUnpleasant, Bad, Offensive objectively so; not peopleUnusual, Strange, Unexpected not necessarily ‘bad’; not eventsUsual, Ordinary, Expected not necessarily ‘good’; not eventsWeak, Weakness, Impotency
NOTES ABOUT THE TAXONOMY FOR CONDITIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS SCOPE NOTE: This LexiTopic compiles and defines Bee words related (in general) to subjective assessments of a wide range of characteristics and conditions other than people or their behaviors. Words related (in general) to objective assessments of things and entities are in OBJECTS AND COLLECTIONS. Words related to the physical characteristics of matter and objects are in MATTER AND MATERIALS and SHAPES AND TEXTURES. Words related to concepts of beginning, existence, continuity, change, and ending are in EXISTENCE AND CHANGE.
Topical arrangement of Spelling Bee words related to CONDITIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Abundant, Exceeding, Unlimited actual
ABUNDANCE: an ample quantity: an abundant amount: profusion; also, a relative degree of plentifulnessAFFLUENT: flowing in abundanceAMPLE: generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacityAMPLY: generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacityAPLENTY: being in plenty or abundanceBLAZING: (adj.) of outstanding power, speed, heat, or intensity (blazing eyes, a blazing fastball)EXCEED: to be greater than or superior to (exceeded the sales goal); to go beyond a limit set by (exceeded his authority); to extend outside of (the river will exceed its banks)EXCEEDED: to be greater than or superior to (exceeded the sales goal); to go beyond a limit set by (exceeded his authority); to extend outside of (the river will exceed its banks)FLOOD: an overwhelming quantity or volume (received a flood of phone calls); also, a state of abundant flow or volume or of greatest activity —often used in the phrase in full flood; also, to fill abundantly or excessively (flood the market)FLOODED: an overwhelming quantity or volume (received a flood of phone calls); also, a state of abundant flow or volume or of greatest activity —often used in the phrase in full flood; also, to fill abundantly or excessively (flood the market)FLOODING: an overwhelming quantity or volume (received a flood of phone calls); also, a state of abundant flow or volume or of greatest activity —often used in the phrase in full flood; also, to fill abundantly or excessively (flood the market)FLOW: to abound (a land flowing with natural resources)FLOWED: to abound (a land flowing with natural resources)FLOWING: to abound (a land flowing with natural resources)GIGANTIC: exceeding the usual or expected (as in size, force, or prominence)GRAND: large and striking in size, scope, extent, or conception (a grand design)LOAD: to supply (someone or something) in abundance or excess (load their plates with food)LOADED: informal: having a large amount of something (a store loaded with goods); also, to supply (someone or something) in abundance or excess (load their plates with food)LODE: something that resembles a lode: an abundant storeLUXE: luxurious, sumptuousLUXURY: a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort: sumptuous environment; an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease; something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessaryMEATY: rich especially in matter for thought: substantialOPULENT: exhibiting or characterized by opulence: such as amply or plentifully provided or fashioned often to the point of ostentationPAGEANT: an ostentatious displayPLENTY: an adequate or more than adequate number or amount of something: a number or amount of something that is enough for a particular purpose; plentiful in amount, number, or supply; amplePLUMP: ample, abundant OVER: excessive (over imagination); in an excessive manner: inordinately (over-confident contestants)RAIN: to give or administer abundantly (she rained blows on his head)RAINING: to give or administer abundantly (she rained blows on his head)ROUND: substantial in amount: ample (a good round price)THICK: exceeding bounds of propriety or fitness: excessive (called it a bit thick to be fired without warning); extremely intense (thick silence)ULTRA: going beyond others or beyond due limit: extremeUNBOUNDED: having no limit (unbounded enthusiasm/joy)UNDUE: exceeding or violating propriety or fitness: more than is reasonable or necessary: excessiveUNDULY: in an undue manner: excessively (an unduly harsh punishment, unduly sensitive)UNFAILING: everlasting, inexhaustible (a subject of unfailing interest)VEIN: a lode, something that resembles a lode: an abundant storeWANTON: (adj) being without check or limitation; unduly lavish: extravagant (wanton imagination); also, to pass or waste wantonly or in wantonnessWEALTH: abundant supply: profusionWEALTHY: characterized by abundance: ampleALLOWANCE: a fixed or available amount (e.g., an allowance of time for recreation)
Adequate, Sufficient actual
ABLE: having a quality or nature that makes something possible (a car able to hold five people); susceptible to some action or treatment (a shoe able to be repaired) APTLY: in an apt manner: in a way that is fitting or appropriate; unusually fitted or qualified: ready; suited to a purposeCOMMON: just satisfying accustomed criteria: (common decency)DECENT: fairly good: adequate, satisfactoryENOUGH: a sufficient number, quantity, or amountENOW*: M-W’s only definition: archaic, enoughFULFILL: to meet the requirements of; to measure up to: satisfy (e.g., to fulfill requirements); to develop the full potentialities of; to bring to an end; to put into effect: to executeFULFILLED: to meet the requirements of; to measure up to: satisfy (e.g., to fulfill requirements); to develop the full potentialities of; to bring to an end; to put into effect: to executeFULFILLING: to meet the requirements of; to measure up to: satisfy (e.g., to fulfill requirements); to develop the full potentialities of; to bring to an end; to put into effect: to executeLIVABLE: or less commonly liveable: endurableLIVEABLE: or more commonly livable: endurableMARGIN: a spare amount or measure or degree allowed or given for contingencies or special situations (left no margin for error)MINIMAL: barely adequate (a minimal standard of living)NARROW: barely sufficient: close (won by a narrow margin); barely successful (a narrow escape)NARROWLY: barely sufficient: close (won by a narrow margin); barely successful (a narrow escape)NECK: a narrow margin (won by a neck)PATCH: someone or something equal or comparable —usually used in negative constructions (the new chairman isn't a patch on his predecessor)TIDILY: adequately satisfactory: acceptable, fair (a tidy solution to their problem)TIDY: adequately satisfactory: acceptable, fair (a tidy solution to their problem)WILL: —used to express capability or sufficiency (the back seat will hold three passengers)
Beautiful, Refined, Elegant
DAINTILY: marked by delicate or diminutive beauty, form, or graceDAINTY: something choice or pleasing; marked by delicate or diminutive beauty, form, or graceELEGANCE: refined grace or dignified propriety: urbanity; tasteful richness of design or ornamentation; dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style: polishELEGANCY: elegance: refined grace or dignified propriety: urbanity; tasteful richness of design or ornamentation; dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style: polishELEGANT: marked by elegance: of a high grade or quality; splendidELEGANTLY: marked by elegance: of a high grade or quality; splendidGOODLY: pleasantly attractiveLOVELY: delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace: attractive (She looks lovely in that dress.); also, grand, swell (what a lovely morning); also, a lovely woman, a lovely object MELTING: tender, delicate (a love song's melting lyric)QUAINT: marked by beauty or eleganceRAVING: ravishing: unusually attractive, pleasing, or striking (a raving beauty)VELVET: something suggesting velvet; a characteristic (such as softness or smoothness) of velvet; resembling or suggesting velvet: velvety (a velvet voice)
Complete, Total, Final as to the condition or situation
CLEAN: thorough, complete (a clean break with the past); (adv.) all the way: completely (the arrow went clean through the target)COLD: with utter finality: absolutely, completely (turned down cold); also: abruptly (stopped them cold)DEAD: complete, absolute (a dead silence); all-out (caught it on the dead run); absolutely, utterly (dead certain, finished dead last); suddenly and completely (stopped dead in his tracks)DEPTH: the quality or state of being complete or thorough (a study will be made in depth)FINALITY: the character or condition of being final, settled, irrevocable, or completeGRAND: inclusive, comprehensive (the grand total of all money paid out, the grand list) OVER: through (take this and read it over)THOROUGH: carried through to completion: exhaustive; including every possible part or detail (a thorough description, a thorough understanding of the rules)TOTAL: totally; in a total manner: to a total or complete degree: wholly, entirely; comprising or constituting a whole: entire; absolute, utter (a total failure, a total stranger)TOTALLY: in a total manner: to a total or complete degree: wholly, entirely; the quality or state of being total: wholeness (This … looks at the problem globally, in its totality)
Complicated, Complex, Intricate
FIDDLY: chiefly British: requiring close attention to detail: fussy; especially: requiring an annoying amount of close attention INTRICACY: the quality or state of being intricate; also, something intricateTANGLE: a complicated or confused state or conditionTHICKEN: to grow complicated or keen (the plot thickens)
Dissimilar, Unique, Distinctive
ALONE: incomparable, uniqueBINARY: a division into two groups or classes that are considered diametrically oppositeBRAND: a characteristic or distinctive kind (a lively brand of theater)BRILLIANT: striking, distinctive (a brilliant example)COIN: something having two different and usually opposing sides —usually used in the phrase the other side of the coinCONTRARY: (noun) a fact or condition incompatible with another: opposite —usually used with the; (adjective) being so different as to be at opposite extremes: opposite; also: being opposite to or in conflict with each other; (adjective) being not in conformity with what is usual or expected (actions contrary to company policy); one of a pair of oppositesDEFINE: to characterize, to distinguish (the moment that defined the campaign)DEFINED: to characterize, to distinguish (the moment that defined the campaign)DEFINING: to characterize, to distinguish (the moment that defined the campaign)EMINENT: standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted: conspicuousLINE: distinction, the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different: the distinguishing of a difference (the fine line between love and hate)MARK: a distinguishing trait or quality: characteristic (the marks of an educated person); also, to characterize, distinguish (flamboyance marks her style)NONCE: occurring, used, or made only once or for a special occasion (a nonce word); the one, particular, or present occasion, purpose, or use (for the nonce)NOVEL: original or striking especially in conception or styleNUANCE: a subtle distinction or variation; a subtle quality: a nicetyNUANCED: M-W does not include ‘nuance’ as a verb. Collins says “In British English” “to give subtle differences to”; also, M-W has an entry for nuanced (adj.): having nuances: having or characterized by subtle and often appealingly complex qualities, aspects, or distinctions (as in character or tone)NUANCING: M-W does not include ‘nuance’ as a verb. Collins says “In British English” “to give subtle differences to”ONLY: few (one of the only areas not yet explored); at the very least (it was only too true); solely, exclusively (known only to him); alone in a class or category: sole (the only one left)POLAR: diametrically opposite (they held polar positions on the issue)POLE: either of two related oppositesTAKE: a distinct treatment or variation (a new take on an old style)TANG: a distinguishing characteristic that sets apart or gives a special individualityTHAN: used as a function word to indicate the second member or the member taken as the point of departure in a comparison expressive of inequality; used with comparative adjectives and comparative adverbs (older than I am, easier said than done); used as a function word to indicate difference of kind, manner, or identity; used especially with some adjectives and adverbs that express diversity (anywhere else than at home); rather than; usually used only after prefer, preferable, and preferably; other than; in comparison with (you are older than me)TOUCH: an effective and subtle detail (applies the finishing touches to the story); a characteristic or distinguishing trait or quality; a distinctive and often effective manner or method (the touch of a master)TRICK: a habitual peculiarity of behavior or manner (a horse with the trick of shying); also, a characteristic and identifying feature (a trick of speech)TURN: distinctive quality or characterUNEQUAL: not like or not the same as another in degree, worth, or status (pieces of unequal workmanship); not uniform: variable, uneven (unequal pulsations) ; also, (noun) one that is not equal to anotherUNEQUALED: not equaled: unparalleled (an artist of unequaled talent)UNEVEN: not uniform: irregular (uneven combustion); UNEVENLY: not uniform: irregular (uneven combustion); UNIQUE: being without a like or equal: unlike anything or anyone else: unequaled (The shape of every snowflake is unique.); distinctively characteristic: peculiar sense (a species unique to a region) (These problems are not unique to our city.); able to be distinguished from all others of its class or type: distinct; very special or notable: unusualVARIANT: manifesting variety, deviation, or disagreement (variant interpretations/opinions); also, one of two or more persons or things of the same kind that differ in some way from one another; someone or something that exhibits variation from a type or norm; varying usually slightly from a usual or standard form (variant readings, variant spellings)VARIFORM: having various forms: varied or different in form: diversiformVARY: to make a partial change in: to make different in some attribute or characteristic; to make differences between items in: to diversify; to exhibit or undergo change; to deviate, depart [from what is expected]WHILE: when on the other hand: whereas (easy for an expert, while it is dangerous for a novice); in spite of the fact that: although (while respected, he is not liked)WITHAL: on the other hand: nevertheless; from Middle English, from with + all, al all
Eligible, Appropriate, Acceptable
ALRIGHT: M-W: less common variant of all right, meaning satisfactory, agreeableAPPLICABLE: to have relevance or a valid connection (this rule applies); capable of or suitable for being applied: appropriateAPTLY: in an apt manner: in a way that is fitting or appropriate; BEFIT: to be proper or becoming toBEFITTED: to be proper or becoming toBEFITTING: to be proper or becoming to; suitable, appropriate; proper, decentBELONG: to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous (a dictionary belongs in every home)BELONGED: to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous (a dictionary belongs in every home)CONVENIENCE: fitness or suitability for performing an action or fulfilling a requirementDULY: in a due manner or time: properlyELIGIBILITY: the quality or state of being eligible: fitness or suitability to be chosen, selected, or allowed to do somethingELIGIBLE: (noun) a person or thing that is qualified or permitted to do or be something: one that is eligible for something; also, qualified to participate or be chosen (eligible to retire); worthy of being chosen (an eligible young bachelor)ELIGIBLY: (noun) a person or thing that is qualified or permitted to do or be something: one that is eligible for something; also, qualified to participate or be chosen (eligible to retire); worthy of being chosen (an eligible young bachelor)EQUAL: suitable (bored with work not equal to his abilities)FALL: have a certain or proper position, place, or station (the accent properly falls on the second syllable); to come within the limits, scope, or jurisdiction of something (this word falls into the class of verbs)FALLEN: have a certain or proper position, place, or station (the accent properly falls on the second syllable); to come within the limits, scope, or jurisdiction of something (this word falls into the class of verbs)FALLING: have a certain or proper position, place, or station (the accent properly falls on the second syllable); to come within the limits, scope, or jurisdiction of something (this word falls into the class of verbs)FALLS: have a certain or proper position, place, or station (the accent properly falls on the second syllable); to come within the limits, scope, or jurisdiction of something (this word falls into the class of verbs)FELL: have a certain or proper position, place, or station (the accent properly falls on the second syllable); to come within the limits, scope, or jurisdiction of something (this word falls into the class of verbs)FITLY: fit: acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality): proper; adapted to an end or design: suitable by nature or by art; put into a suitable state: made readyFITTED: fit, suitable; to be suitable for or to: to harmonize with (the name fit her perfectly); to be in harmony or accord: to belong; to be in agreement or accord with (The theory fits all the facts.)FITTING: of a kind appropriate to the situation: suitable; also, fit, suitable; to be suitable for or to: to harmonize with (the name fit her perfectly); to be in harmony or accord: to belong; to be in agreement or accord with (The theory fits all the facts.)GOING: present participle of to go, to be acceptable, satisfactory, or adequate (Anything goes around here)GOLDEN: favorable, advantageous (a golden opportunity)GONE: past participle of to go, to be acceptable, satisfactory, or adequate (Anything goes around here)HAPPY: notably fitting, effective, or well adapted: felicitous (a happy choice of words)LEGIT: informal: legitimate: genuinely good, impressive, or capable of success; conforming to recognized principles or accepted rules and standardsLEGITIMIZE: to make legitimate: to legitimate, to make (someone or something) legitimate: to show or affirm to be justified; to lend authority or respectability toLIKELY: apparently qualified: suitable; promising (a likely candidate for the job); attractive (a likely child)MEET: to conform to, especially with exactitude and precision (a concept to meet all requirements)MEETING: to conform to, especially with exactitude and precision (a concept to meet all requirements)NATURAL: something that is obviously suitable for a specific purposePATLY: in a pat manner: aptly, suitably PROVE: to demonstrate as having a particular quality or worth (proved herself a great actress, the vaccine has been proven effective after years of tests); also, to test the worth or quality of; specifically: to compare against a standard —sometimes used with up or out; also, to turn out especially after trial or test (the new drug proved effective)PROVEN: past participle of prove: to demonstrate as having a particular quality or worth (proved herself a great actress, the vaccine has been proven effective after years of tests); also, to test the worth or quality of; specifically: to compare against a standard —sometimes used with up or out; also, to turn out especially after trial or test (the new drug proved effective)RIGHT: being in a correct or proper state (put things right); suitable, appropriate (the right person for the job); being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper; in a suitable, proper, or desired manner (knew he wasn't doing it right)RIGHTLY: in the right or proper manner: properly, fittingly (people are rightly upset)TICKET: the correct or desirable thing (that's the ticket)TIMELY: appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion (a timely book); in time: opportunelyTRULY: with exactness of construction or operation; in a proper or suitable mannerVALID: appropriate to the end in view: effective (every craft has its own valid methods); well-grounded or justifiable: being at once relevant and meaningful (a valid theory)VALIDATE: to recognize, establish, or illustrate the worthiness or legitimacy of (validate his concerns)VALIDATED: to recognize, establish, or illustrate the worthiness or legitimacy of (validate his concerns)VALIDITY: the quality or state of being valid: the quality of being well-grounded, sound, or correct (the validity of an argument/theory)VALIDLY: appropriate to the end in view: effective (every craft has its own valid methods); well-grounded or justifiable: being at once relevant and meaningful (a valid theory)WELL: in a good or proper manner: justly, rightly; in a way appropriate to the facts or circumstances: fittingly, rightly; in a prudent manner: sensibly —used with do (you would do well to reread the material); in accordance with the occasion or circumstances: with propriety or good reasonWENT: past tense of to go, to be acceptable, satisfactory, or adequate (Anything goes around here)
Important, Significant, Relevant not necessarily good or bad
ALTAR: often used figuratively to describe a thing given great or undue precedence or value especially at the cost of something else (sacrificed his family life on the altar of career advancement)AMPLIFY: to make larger or greater importanceBIGGIE: one that is big and often importantBULK: to appear as a factor: loom (a consideration that bulks large in everyone's thinking)CHIEF: of greatest importance or influence (the chief reasons); the principal or most valuable part (would never rest till she had read the chief of the letter to him)CHIEFLY: most importantly: principally, especially; for the most part: mostly, mainlyCOUNT: to have value or significance (These are the people who really count. His opinions don't count for much.); to deserve to be regarded or considered (a job so easy it hardly counts as work)COUNTED: to have value or significance (These are the people who really count. His opinions don't count for much.); to deserve to be regarded or considered (a job so easy it hardly counts as work)CRITICAL: indispensable, vital (a critical waterfowl habitat) CRITICALITY: a critical quality, state, or nature CRITICALLY: indispensable, vital (a critical waterfowl habitat) DEAFENING: very noticeable, meant ironically (the silence was deafening)EVEN: —used as an intensive to emphasize the identity or character of something (were willing, even eager, to help)EVENTFUL: momentous EVER: in any way (How can I ever thank you?)GRAND: chief, principal (the grand salon); having more importance than others: foremost (the grand spectacle of the age)GRAVITY: importance, significance; especially: seriousness; a serious situation or problemHANG: to be connected as something relevant or related (… thereby hangs a tale … —William Shakespeare)HANGING: to be connected as something relevant or related (… thereby hangs a tale … —William Shakespeare)HEAVY: of weighty import: serious; characterized by depth or intensity: profoundHIGH: foremost in rank, dignity, or standing (high officials); also, of relatively great importanceHIGHLIGHT: to center attention on: to emphasize, to stress (The speech will highlight the need for education reform.)HIGHLIGHTED: to center attention on: to emphasize, to stress (The speech will highlight the need for education reform.)HIGHLIGHTING: to center attention on: to emphasize, to stress (The speech will highlight the need for education reform.)HUNG: to be connected as something relevant or related (… thereby hangs a tale … —William Shakespeare)IMPACT: the force of impression of one thing on another: a significant or major effect (the impact of science on our society) IMPINGE: to have an effect: make an impressionIMPINGED: to have an effect: make an impressionIMPINGING: to have an effect: make an impressionIMPORT: to bear or convey as meaning or portent: signify; also, anything of importance, purport, or significationLIFELINE: something regarded as indispensable for the maintaining or protection of life; a line (such as a rope) used for saving or preserving life; a line used to keep contact with a person (such as a diver or astronaut) in a dangerous or potentially dangerous situationLINCHPIN: one that serves to hold together parts or elements that exist or function as a unit (the linchpin in the defense's case)LOGIC: relevance, propriety (could not understand the logic of such an action)LOOKOUT: a matter of care or concern (that’s his lookout, not mine)MAJOR: notable or conspicuous in effect or scope: considerable (a major improvement)MARK: importance, distinction (a person of mark)MEANING: to signify; to have importance to the degree ofMEANT: to signify; to have importance to the degree ofMOMENT: a time of excellence or conspicuousnessMOMENT: importance in influence or effect (decisions of moment)NAMEABLE: worthy of being named: memorablePACK: to make or be capable of making (an impact) (that movie packs a punch)PACKED: to make or be capable of making (an impact) (that movie packs a punch)PILLAR: a supporting, integral, or upstanding member or part (a pillar of society)PINPOINT: to cause to stand out conspicuously: to highlightPINPOINTING: to cause to stand out conspicuously: to highlightPITH: importancePRIMAL: first in importance: primaryPRIMALLY: not in M-W; Collins has ‘in a primal manner’PRINCIPAL: most important, consequential, or influential: chief; also, a matter or thing of primary importancePRIORITY: something given or meriting attention before competing alternativesPUNCTUATE: to accentuate, emphasizeRAGING: extraordinary, tremendous (a raging success)RANK: high in amount or degree: fraught; shockingly conspicuous (rank disloyalty); outright —used as an intensive (rank beginners)RICH: meaningful, significant (rich allusions) RULING: ruling (adj.): chief, predominating (a ruling passion); generally prevailing (the ruling prices); also, to be first in importance or prominence: to predominate; to be preeminent in: to dominate (The university rules in women's basketball.)TECTONIC: having a strong and widespread impact (a tectonic shift in voting patterns)TOUCH: to have an influence on: to affectTOUCHED: to have an influence on: to affectUNFADING: not losing value or effectivenessVALUE: relative worth, utility, or importance (had nothing of value to say); something (such as a principle or quality) intrinsically valuable or desirable (personal/core values); also, to consider or rate highly: to prize, to esteem (values your opinion); to rate or scale in usefulness, importance, or general worth: to evaluateVALUED: relative worth, utility, or importance (had nothing of value to say); something (such as a principle or quality) intrinsically valuable or desirable (personal/core values); also, to consider or rate highly: to prize, to esteem (values your opinion); to rate or scale in usefulness, importance, or general worth: to evaluateVITAL: of the utmost importance (a vital clue, vital resources)VITALLY: of the utmost importance (a vital clue, vital resources)WEIGH: to outweigh: to exceed in value, or importance (the advantages outweigh the disadvantages)WEIGHED: to outweigh: to exceed in value, or importance (the advantages outweigh the disadvantages)WEIGHING: to outweigh: to exceed in value, or importance (the advantages outweigh the disadvantages)WEIGHT: the relative importance or authority accorded something (the weight of her opinions)WEIGHTY: of much importance or consequence: momentous (a weighty problem)WHENCE: by reason of which fact; from what place, source, or cause; from or out of which place, source, or causeWORTH: merit, excellence (a field in which we have proved our worth); the value of something measured by its qualities or by the esteem in which it is held (a literary heritage of great worth); deserving of (well worth the effort)WORTHY: having worth or value: estimable (a worthy cause); having sufficient worth or importance (worthy to be remembered)
Inadequate, Insufficient, Deficient actual
CRUNCH: a shortage (an energy crunch, a time crunch)DEBIT: drawback, shortcomingDEFICIENT: lacking in some necessary quality or element; also, a person or thing that is deficientDEFICIT: deficiency in amount or quality (a deficit in rainfall)DEVOID: being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment —used with ofFAIL: to be or become absent or inadequate (The water supply failed.); to be deficient in: to lackFAILING: to be or become absent or inadequate (The water supply failed.); to be deficient in: to lackFALLOFF: a decline especially in quantity or qualityFAMINE: a great shortage [of anything]FAULT: a physical or intellectual imperfection or impairment: defectFAULTY: marked by fault or defect: imperfectHALF: falling short of the full or complete thingLACK: the fact or state of being wanting or deficient; something that is lacking or is needed; also, to be deficient or missing; to be short or have need of something; to stand in need of: suffer from the absence or deficiency ofLACKED: the fact or state of being wanting or deficient; something that is lacking or is needed; also, to be deficient or missing; to be short or have need of something; to stand in need of: suffer from the absence or deficiency ofLACKING: the fact or state of being wanting or deficient; something that is lacking or is needed; also, to be deficient or missing; to be short or have need of something; to stand in need of: suffer from the absence or deficiency ofLACUNA: a deficiency, the quality or state of being defective or of lacking some necessary quality or element: the quality or state of being deficient: inadequacyLACUNAL*: (adj) lacunary, of, relating to, or including lacunaeLACUNAL*: (adj) lacunary, of, relating to, or including lacunae, a lacuna being a deficiency, the quality or state of being defective or of lacking some necessary quality or element: the quality or state of being deficient: inadequacyLANK: insufficient in quantity, degree, or extentLANKLY: insufficient in quantity, degree, or extentLEAN: lacking richness, sufficiency, or productiveness (lean profits, lean years); deficient in an essential or important quality or ingredientLEANLY: lacking richness, sufficiency, or productiveness (lean profits, lean years); deficient in an essential or important quality or ingredientLEMON: something (such as an automobile) that is unsatisfactory or defectiveLIGHT: not abundant (light rain, a light lunch); short; insufficiently supplied (light on experience); containing less than the legal, standard, or usual weight (a light coin)MANGY: having many worn or bare spots (a mangy rug); seedy, shabbyPOOR: less than adequate: meagerRAWLY: raw: unprepared or imperfectly prepared for useROUGH: executed or ventured hastily, tentatively, or imperfectly (a rough draft, rough estimate); crude, unfinished (rough carpentry); also, something in a crude, unfinished, or preliminary stateTAKE: to detract; to diminish the importance, value, or effectiveness of something —often used with fromTAKEN: to detract; to diminish the importance, value, or effectiveness of something —often used with fromTOOK: to detract; to diminish the importance, value, or effectiveness of something —often used with fromUNEQUAL: inadequate, insufficient (unequal to the task)UNFULFILLING: not providing happiness or satisfaction: not fulfilling (an unfulfilling job/relationship)UNMET: not satisfied or fulfilled (unmet needs, unmet expectations, an unmet deadline)VOID: being without something specified: devoid (a nature void of all malice); the quality or state of being without something: lack, absenceWANT: a deficiency, a lack (suffers from a want of good sense); also, to fail to possess especially in customary or required amount: to lack (the answer wanted courtesy); to suffer from the lack of (thousands still want food and shelter)WEAK: deficient in the usual or required ingredients: dilute (weak coffee); lacking normal intensity or potency (a weak radio signal, a weak strain of virus)WRONG: not satisfactory (as in condition, results, health, or temper) ; the state, position, or fact of being or doing wrong; (adv) in an unsuccessful or unfortunate way (something went wrong); out of working order or condition (this is all wrong)
Ineligible, Inappropriate, Unacceptable
AWKWARD: lacking the right proportions, size, or harmony of parts: ungainly (an awkward design); also, not easy to handle or deal with: requiring great skill, ingenuity, or care (an awkward load, an awkward diplomatic situation)AWKWARDLY: lacking the right proportions, size, or harmony of parts: ungainly (an awkward design); also, not easy to handle or deal with: requiring great skill, ingenuity, or care (an awkward load, an awkward diplomatic situation)ILLY: not wisely or well: badly, illINAPT: not apt: not suitable (an inapt analogy); inept: not suitable to the time, place, or occasion: inappropriate often to an absurd degreeINAPTLY: inept: not suitable to the time, place, or occasion: inappropriate often to an absurd degreeINDECENCY: the quality or state of being indecent; something (such as a word or action) that is indecentINDECENT: not decent: such as grossly improper or offensive; unseemly, inappropriateINELIGIBLE: not eligible: such as not qualified for an office or positionINEPT: not suitable to the time, place, or occasion: inappropriate often to an absurd degreeINEPTLY: not suitable to the time, place, or occasion: inappropriate often to an absurd degreeUNAPT: inappropriate, unsuitable (an unapt quote)UNDUE: exceeding or violating propriety or fitness: more than is reasonable or necessary: excessiveUNDULY: in an undue manner: excessively (an unduly harsh punishment, unduly sensitive)UNFIT: not fit: not adapted to a purpose: unsuitable —often used with for (a movie unfit for children); also, to make unfit: disable, disqualifyUNFITTED: not adapted: unqualified; not fit: not adapted to a purpose: unsuitable —often used with for (a movie unfit for children); also, to make unfit: disable, disqualifyUNHAPPY: infelicitous, inappropriate (an unhappy choice)UNNATURAL: not being in accordance with nature or consistent with a normal course of events (It seemed unnatural to keep the bird in a cage.)UNNATURALLY: not being in accordance with nature or consistent with a normal course of events (It seemed unnatural to keep the bird in a cage.)UNTRULY: in an untrue manner: not according with a standard of correctnessWRONG: not in accordance with one's needs, intent, or expectations (took the wrong bus) ; the state, position, or fact of being or doing wrong; also, (adj) of, relating to, or constituting the side of something that is usually held to be opposite to the principal one, that is the one naturally or by design turned down, inward, or away, or that is the least finished or polished (the shirt is wrong side out)
Inferior or Mediocre compared to others
CHEAP: of inferior quality or worth: tawdry, sleazy (cheap workmanship)CLAPTRAP: characterized by or suggestive of claptrap, especially: of a cheap showy nature (claptrap sentiment)CRAPPY: informal: markedly inferior in quality: not good or pleasant: lousyCULL: something rejected especially as being inferior or worthlessDOGGY: not worthy or profitable: inferior (doggy stocks)FEEBLE: inadequate, inferior (a feeble excuse)FEEBLY: inadequate, inferior (a feeble excuse)HACK: (adj) hackneyed, trite (hack dramatic scenes); performed by or suited to a person who works or writes purely for the purpose of earning money: characteristic of a hack: mediocre (hack writing); from Hackney, Middle English hakeney, hakenay "a small saddle horse, especially one for hire," probably from hackney, originally a parish and village, where nearby meadows may have been used to pasture horses; hackney = horse let out for hire  worn-out, broken-down nag  jaded, worn-out, second-rate HACKNEY: hackneyed: lacking in freshness or originality; also, to make common or frequent use of; to make trite, vulgar, or commonplace; ; from Hackney, Middle English hakeney, hakenay "a small saddle horse, especially one for hire," probably from hackney, originally a parish and village, where nearby meadows may have been used to pasture horses; hackney = horse let out for hire  worn-out, broken-down nag  jaded, worn-out, second-rateHEDGE: (adj.) inferior (a hedge tavern)LAME: slang: inferiorLAMELY: slang: inferiorMEAN: of poor, shabby, or inferior quality or statusMEANLY: in a mean manner: in an inferior mannerMEDIUM: (adj.): intermediate in quantity, quality, position, size, or degreeMIDDLING: of middle, medium, or moderate size, degree, or qualityMIDDLING: mediocre, second-rateNAGGY: naggish, having the quality of a nag, a small horse: small, inferiorNUBBIN: something (such as an ear of corn) that is small for its kind, stunted, undeveloped, or imperfectORDINARY: deficient in quality: poor, inferior (ordinary wine)PALTRY: inferior, trashy (built paltry houses unfit for occupancy)PATHETIC: pitifully inferior or inadequate (the restaurant's pathetic service)PLUG: something inferior POKY: shabby, dullPOOR: inferior in quality or valuePOORLY: in a poor condition or manner, especially: in an inferior or imperfect way: badly (sang poorly)PUNK: very poor: inferior (played a punk game)PUNY: slight or inferior in power, size, or importance: weakROPY: slang: poor, lousyTACKY: not having or exhibiting good taste; marked by cheap showiness: gaudy (a tacky publicity stunt, a tacky outfit); marked by lack of style: dowdy; shabby, seedy; characterized by lack of good breedingTAIL: the back, last, lower, or inferior part of somethingTINNY: light, cheap; lacking depth or substance: empty (tinny arguments)UTILITY: being of a usable but inferior grade (utility beef)VILE: of little worth or account: common (lacking refinement); disgustingly or utterly bad: obnoxious, contemptible (vile weather, had a vile temper); also: mean (worthy of little regard)VILELY: of little worth or account: common (lacking refinement); disgustingly or utterly bad: obnoxious, contemptible (vile weather, had a vile temper); also: mean (worthy of little regard)WACK: slang: of poor skill or quality: not good or appealing; probably alteration of wackyYIELD: to give place or precedence: to acknowledge the superiority of someone else; to be inferior (our dictionary yields to none)YIELDED: to give place or precedence: to acknowledge the superiority of someone else; to be inferior (our dictionary yields to none)
Interesting in the abstract; not thought
BOMB: slang: one that is striking or extraordinary —used with the (their new album is the bomb)CLOU*: the point of chief interest or attractionCOLOR: vitality, interestCOLORFUL: full of variety or interest (a colorful description)COLORFULLY: full of variety or interest (a colorful description)COLOUR*: chiefly British spelling of color; vitality, interestHIGHLIGHT: something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest (a highlight of their trip); also, to constitute a significant or especially interesting part of: to constitute a highlight of (His trip to Italy was highlighted by a visit to the Colosseum.)HIGHLIGHTED: something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest (a highlight of their trip); also, to constitute a significant or especially interesting part of: to constitute a highlight of (His trip to Italy was highlighted by a visit to the Colosseum.)HIGHLIGHTING: something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest (a highlight of their trip); also, to constitute a significant or especially interesting part of: to constitute a highlight of (His trip to Italy was highlighted by a visit to the Colosseum.)LIVE: of continuing or current interest (live issues) OVER: —used as a function word to indicate an object of solicitude, interest, consideration, or reference (the hen watches over her chicks); also, —used as a function word to indicate the object of an expressed or implied occupation, activity, or concern (having trouble over money)RACILY: having a strongly marked quality: piquant (a racy flavor)RACY: having a strongly marked quality: piquant (a racy flavor)TANG: something having the effect of a tang (as in stimulation of the senses) (the tang of the autumn air, add tang to your writing); also, to affect with a tang
Necessary
EXACTED: to call for as necessary or desirableINDICATING: to demonstrate or suggest the necessity or advisability of (Further testing is indicated.)INDICATION: something that is indicated as advisable or necessary (a drug approved for several cardiovascular indications); also, the action of indicatingNEED: a lack of something requisite, desirable, or useful (a building adequate for the company's needs; health and education needs); a condition requiring supply or relief (The house is in need of repair.); also, to be needful or necessary; to be in need of: to requireNEEDED: a lack of something requisite, desirable, or useful (a building adequate for the company's needs; health and education needs); a condition requiring supply or relief (The house is in need of repair.); also, to be needful or necessary; to be in need of: to requireNEEDED: to be under necessity or obligation toNEEDFUL: necessary, requisite; something needed or requisiteNEEDING: a lack of something requisite, desirable, or useful (a building adequate for the company's needs; health and education needs); a condition requiring supply or relief (The house is in need of repair.); also, to be needful or necessary; to be in need of: to requireNEEDING: to be under necessity or obligation toUNTO: used as a function word to indicate reference or concern (they became a world unto themselves)WANT: to be necessary or needed; also, to have or feel need (she never wants for friends); to have need of: to require (the motor wants a tune-up)
Pleasant and Good objectively so
BALM: a soothing restorative agencyBALMY: having the qualities of balm: soothingBLAND: not irritating, stimulating, or invigorating: soothingEASY: pleasant (easy listening)EDENIC*: M-W and NOAD capitalize Edenic: of or related to paradise, or to the garden where according to the account in Genesis Adam and Eve first lived, or a place of pristine or abundant natural beautyENVIABLE: highly desirableGENIAL: favorable to growth or comfort: mild (genial sunshine)GOING: present participle of to go, to be of advantage (has a lot going for her)GONE: past participle of to go, to be of advantage (has a lot going for her)GOODIE: M-W or goody: something that is particularly attractive, pleasurable, good, or desirableGOODY: M-W or goodie: something that is particularly attractive, pleasurable, good, or desirableGRATIFY: to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to; to give in to; to indulge or satisfyGROOVY: marvelous, wonderful, excellent; hip, trendyHALCYON: calm, peaceful: a halcyon atmosphereHEAVEN: a place or condition of utmost happiness: something that is very pleasant or enjoyableHEAVENLY: delightfulICING: something that adds to the interest, value, or appeal of an item or event —often used in the phrase icing on the cakeIDYL: M-W: less common variant of idyll, a lighthearted carefree episode that is a fit subject for an idyll, or a romantic interludeIDYLL: M-W: or less commonly idyl, a lighthearted carefree episode that is a fit subject for an idyll, or a romantic interludeIDYLLIC: pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity; of, relating to, or being an idyllIDYLLICALLY: pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity; of, relating to, or being an idyllIMITATION: the quality of an object in possessing some of the nature or attributes of a transcendent ideaJOLLILY: extremely pleasant or agreeable: splendidJOLLY: extremely pleasant or agreeable: splendidLEAVEN: something that modifies or lightens; also, to mingle or permeate with some modifying, alleviating, or vivifying element; especially: to lighten (a sermon leavened with humor)LIFT: an elevating influence; an elevation of the spirit (the good news gave me a lift)MADE: to provide the most enjoyable or satisfying experience of (meeting the star of the show really made our day)MAKE: to provide the most enjoyable or satisfying experience of (meeting the star of the show really made our day)MAKING: to provide the most enjoyable or satisfying experience of (meeting the star of the show really made our day)MANNA: a usually sudden and unexpected source of gratification, pleasure, or gainMELLOW: rich and full but free from garishness or stridency (the mellow tones of an old violin); pleasant, agreeable (a mellow mood); warmed and relaxed by or as if by liquor; laid-back (mellow background music); also, to become mellow —often used with out also, to make mellowMILLENNIA: plural of millennium, a period of great happiness or human perfectionMILLENNIAL: of or relating to a millennium, a period of great happiness or human perfectionNEAT: informal: very pleasant, fun, or enjoyable wonderful, excellent —used as a generalized term of enthusiastic approval (What a neat idea!)NICE: pleasing, agreeable (a nice time, a nice person)NICELY: pleasing, agreeable (a nice time, a nice person)NICETY: the quality or state of being niceNIFTILY: informal: (noun) something that is nifty; also, (adj.) very good: such as very attractive or appealing; very pleasant or enjoyableNIFTY: informal: (noun) something that is nifty; also, (adj.) very good: such as very attractive or appealing; very pleasant or enjoyableNIRVANA: a place or state of oblivion to care, pain, or external reality; a goal hoped for but apparently unattainable; a dreamOKAY: variant of OK: all right: good, pleasing —often used as a generalized term of approval; abbreviation of oll korrect, facetious alteration of all correctPEACHY: unusually fine: dandyTIDBIT: a choice or pleasing bit (as of information)SAKE: the good, advantage, or enhancement of some entity (such as an ideal) (pursuing learning for its own sake); personal or social welfare, safety, or benefitSAKES: the good, advantage, or enhancement of some entity (such as an ideal) (pursuing learning for its own sake); personal or social welfare, safety, or benefitWENT: past tense of to go, to be of advantage (has a lot going for her)WINNING: tending to please or delight (a winning personality)WINNINGLY: in a winning manner: tending to please or delight (smiled winningly)
Similar, Copied, Imitated
ALIKE: in the same manner, form, or degree: equally; exhibiting close resemblance without being identicalANALOG: something that is similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail: something that is analogous to something elseANALOGIZING: inference that if two or more things agree with one another in some respects they will probably agree in othersAPPROACH: to come very near to: to be almost the same as; also, an approximation CLONAL: of, relating to, or occurring in or as a clone, one that appears to be a copy of an original form: a duplicate (a clone of a personal computer) CLONE: one that appears to be a copy of an original form: a duplicate; also, to make a copy or duplicateCLONED: one that appears to be a copy of an original form: a duplicate (a clone of a personal computer)CLONING: to make a copy of; to produce a clone, one that appears to be a copy of an original form: a duplicate (a clone of a personal computer)COGNATE: of the same or similar nature: generically alike (the cognate fields of film and theater); also, (noun) one that is cognate with anotherCOMPANION: one that is closely connected with something similar (The book is a companion to the television series with the same title.)CONFORM: to be similar or identicalCONFORM: to be similar or identicalCOPY: an imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work (such as a letter, a painting, a table, or a dress); also, a duplicate; an additional copy of something (such as a book or stamp) already in a collection; also, to make a copy or duplicate of, or to undergo copyingDUAL: in a double capacity: in two waysDUALLY: in a double capacity: in two waysDUPE: informal: a duplicate; also, informal: to duplicate, to make a copyDUPED: informal: a duplicate; also, informal: to duplicate, to make a copyDYAD: two similar or associated thingsECTYPE*: a copy from an original: an imitation or reproduction (such as an impression of a seal)EDITION: one of the forms in which something is presented (this year's edition of the annual charity ball); a copy or versionEMULATE: to imitate, especially: to imitate by means of an emulatorEQUAL: like in quality, nature, or status; not showing variation in appearance, structure, or proportion; also, one that is equal; also, to be equal to; especially: to be identical in value to; to make or produce something equal toEQUALED: like in quality, nature, or status; not showing variation in appearance, structure, or proportion; also, one that is equal; also, to be equal to; especially: to be identical in value to; to make or produce something equal toFLAVOR: version: a form or variant of a type or original (e.g., flavors of software)HALF: one of a pairIMITATE: to mimic or counterfeit; to be or appear like, resemble; to produce a copy of, reproduceIMITATED: to mimic or counterfeit; to be or appear like, resemble; to produce a copy of, reproduceIMITATING: to mimic or counterfeit; to be or appear like, resemble; to produce a copy of, reproduceIMITATION: an act or instance of imitating; also, the assumption of behavior observed in other individualsIMITATIVE: marked by imitation, or exhibiting mimicry, or inclined to imitateIMITATOR: one who imitatesLIKE: the same or nearly the same; having the characteristics of: similar to; in the manner of: similarly toLIKEN: to represent as similar; to compareMATCH: a person or thing equal or similar to another; an exact counterpart; a pair suitably associated; also, to suit; to be the counterpart of; to set in comparison; to cause to correspond; also, to compare favorably with; to be a counterpart; also, to put in a set possessing equal or harmonizing attributes; to harmonize with (jacket matched the pants); to provide with a counterpart; to fit together or make suitable for fitting togetherMATCHED: a person or thing equal or similar to another; an exact counterpart; a pair suitably associated; also, to suit; to be the counterpart of; to set in comparison; to cause to correspond; also, to compare favorably with; to be a counterpart; also, to put in a set possessing equal or harmonizing attributes; to harmonize with (jacket matched the pants); to provide with a counterpart; to fit together or make suitable for fitting togetherMATCHUP: a person or thing equal or similar to another; an exact counterpartMATE: either of two matched objectsMIMETIC: imitative; relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting mimicryMIMIC: imitative; imitation, mock; of or relating to mime or mimicry; also, to simulate (vegetable dishes that mimic meat)MIMICKED: imitative; imitation, mock; of or relating to mime or mimicry; also, to simulate (vegetable dishes that mimic meat)MIMICKING: imitative; imitation, mock; of or relating to mime or mimicry; also, to simulate (vegetable dishes that mimic meat)MIMICRY: an instance of mimicking; the action, practice, or art of mimickingMIRROR: to resembleMIRRORING: to resembleMOCK: an act of imitation, or something made as an imitation; also, to imitate (someone or something) closely: mimic (a mockingbird can mock many bird species); also, (adjective) of, relating to, or having the character of an imitation: simulated, feigned (mock solemnity)MODEL: (noun) a usually miniature representation of something; also, (adjective) being a usually miniature representation of something (a model airplane)MONOTONE: a tedious sameness or reiterationMONOTONY: tedious samenessNATURAL: closely resembling an original: true to natureTAKEOFF: an imitation especially in the way of caricatureTANTAMOUNT: equivalent in value, significance, or effectTWIN: one of two persons or things closely related to or resembling each other; also, having or consisting of two identical units; being one of a pair; to duplicate, to matchTWINNING: one of two persons or things closely related to or resembling each other; also, having or consisting of two identical units; being one of a pair; to duplicate, to match; also, the coupling, association, or comparison of two similar people, groups, or thingsTYPE: a particular kind, class, or group; something distinguishable as a variety: a sort; qualities common to a number of individuals that distinguish them as an identifiable class; also, to identify as belonging to a type; to determine the natural type of; also, to produce a copy ofTYPED: a particular kind, class, or group; something distinguishable as a variety: a sort; qualities common to a number of individuals that distinguish them as an identifiable class; also, to identify as belonging to a type; to determine the natural type of; also, to produce a copy ofTYPING: a particular kind, class, or group; something distinguishable as a variety: a sort; qualities common to a number of individuals that distinguish them as an identifiable class; also, to identify as belonging to a type; to determine the natural type of; also, to produce a copy ofWHILE: similarly and at the same time that (While we were thrilled to see the anhingas at last, we also had fun watching the gallinules.)
Strong, Strength, Potency
ACCENT: to give special attention or prominence to (something); to make (something) more emphatic, noticeable, or distinctACCENTUATE: to make (something) more prominent or noticeable: accent, emphasizeAMPLIFY: to increase the strength ofBLAZING: (adj.) of outstanding power, speed, heat, or intensity (blazing eyes, a blazing fastball)BRUNT: the principal force, shock, or stress (the brunt of the storm)DINT: force, powerEDGE: force, effectiveness (blunted the edge of the legislation); vigor or energy especially of body (maintains his hard edge)FIRM: not weak or uncertain: vigorous (a firm handshake); in a firm manner: steadfastly, fixedly; securely or solidly fixed in place (a firm fence)FIRMING: not weak or uncertain: vigorous (a firm handshake); in a firm manner: steadfastly, fixedly; securely or solidly fixed in place (a firm fence)FIRMLY: not weak or uncertain: vigorous (a firm handshake); in a firm manner: steadfastly, fixedly; securely or solidly fixed in place (a firm fence)GIANT: something unusually large or powerful; also, having extremely large size, proportion, or powerHARDY: accustomed to dealing with fatigue or hardships: robust; capable of withstanding adverse conditionsHONE: to make more acute, intense, or effective: to whetHONED: to make more acute, intense, or effective: to whetHONING: to make more acute, intense, or effective: to whetINTACT: untouched especially by anything that harms or diminishes: entire, uninjuredINTACTLY*: M-W does not have an entry for intactly; neither does NOAD? In an intact mannerINVINCIBLE: incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subduedLETHAL: very potent or effective (a lethal fastball)LETHALLY: very potent or effective (a lethal fastball)MAIN: physical strength: force —used in the phrase with might and main; also, fully exerted: (main force)MIGHT: the power, energy, or intensity of which one is capableOMNIPOTENT: having virtually unlimited authority or influence (an omnipotent ruler); one who has unlimited power or authority: one who is omnipotentPOTENCY: force, power; the quality or state of being potentPOTENT: having or wielding force, authority, or influence: powerful; also, rich in a characteristic constituent (a potent drink)POTENTLY: having or wielding force, authority, or influence: powerful; also, rich in a characteristic constituent (a potent drink)PROP: sustain, strengthen —often used with upRAWLY: raw: not tempered: unbridled (raw power)TITANIC: having great magnitude, force, or power: colossal; ; from Titan: any of a family of giants in Greek mythology born of Uranus and Gaea and ruling the earth until overthrown by the Olympian godsTITANICALLY: having great magnitude, force, or power: colossal; ; from Titan: any of a family of giants in Greek mythology born of Uranus and Gaea and ruling the earth until overthrown by the Olympian godsTOUGH: capable of enduring strain, hardship, or severe labor (tough workers)TOUGHLY: in a tough mannerUNFLAGGING: not flagging: tireless (unflagging enthusiasm)VIOLENT: extremely powerful or forceful and capable of causing damage (violent storms, violent coughing); notably forceful, furious, or vehement (a violent argument, a violent denunciation)VITALITY: power of enduringWEIGHT: overpowering forceWEIGHTY: powerful, telling (weighty arguments)
Superior, Excellent compared to others
ALPHA: something or someone designated with the name alpha or the Greek letter α especially denoting the first in position, order, or classBOSS: slang: excellent, first-rate (a boss new rock band)BULLY: excellent —often used in interjectional expressions (bully for you)CHOICE: the best part: the cream; of high quality; worthy of being chosen; selected with careCHOP: quality, grade (of the first chop)CLINIC: an exemplary display or performance (put on a clinic in the tournament)COOL: informal: very good: excellentCRACK: of superior excellence or ability (a crack shot)DIVINE: supremely good: superbDIVINELY: supremely good: superbEXCEL: to be superior to: surpass in accomplishment or achievement; to be distinguishable by superiority: surpass othersEXCELLENCE: the quality of being excellent; an excellent or valuable quality: a virtueEXCELLENT: very good of its kind: eminently good: first-classEXCELLENTLY: very good of its kind: eminently good: first-classEXCELLING: to be superior to: surpass in accomplishment or achievement; to be distinguishable by superiority: surpass othersFABULOUS: wonderful, marvelous (had a fabulous time; a fabulous view from the summit) FAIRLY: in a handsome manner (a table fairly set)FINE: superior in kind, quality, or appearance: excellent GALLANT: splendid, stately (a gallant ship)GNARLY: slang: cool, excellent; especially: having a pleasingly or impressively rugged or rough qualityGOLDEN: of a high degree of excellence: superbGRAND: very good: wonderful (a grand time)HIGH: intellectually or artistically of the first order or best quality (high culture); also, very favorable (holds you in high regard/esteem, has a high opinion of you, started with high hopes/expectations)ICONIC: widely recognized and well-established; widely known and acknowledged especially for distinctive excellenceICONICALLY: widely recognized and well-established; widely known and acknowledged especially for distinctive excellenceKEEN: wonderful, excellent (a keen idea)LEAGUE: class, category (When I played chess with George, I knew I was out of my league.)MEAN: excellent, effective (plays a mean trumpet)MONEY: involving or reliable in a crucial situation (a money player)ONLY: unquestionably the best: peerlessOPTIMA: plural of optimum: the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some endOPTIMAL: most desirable or satisfactory: optimumPALACE: luxurious, deluxe; from Palatium, the Palatine Hill in Rome where the emperors' residences were builtPALATIAL: of, relating to, or being a palace (a palatial home); also, suitable to a palace: magnificent (palatial furnishings) ; from Palatium, the Palatine Hill in Rome where the emperors' residences were builtPHAT: slang: highly attractive or gratifying: excellentPICK: the best or choicest one (the pick of the lot) ; also, one that is picked (his pick for the party venue)PICKED: the best or choicest one (the pick of the lot) ; also, one that is picked (his pick for the party venue)PLUM: something superior or very desirable, especially: something desirable given in return for a favorPLUMMY: choice, desirable (got a plummy role in the movie)PRIMO: slang: of the finest quality: excellentPROUD: marked by stateliness: magnificent; giving reason for pride: gloriousPROUDLY: marked by stateliness: magnificent; giving reason for pride: gloriousRADICAL: slang: excellent, coolRIGHT: most favorable or desired: preferableROYAL: suitable for royalty: magnificent (received a royal welcome); of superior size, magnitude, or quality (a home of royal dimensions)ROYALLY: to a standard befitting royalty: extremely well and luxuriouslyTIPTOP: M-W hyphenates tip-top, very good: excellent, first-rate; very wellTOUCH: to rival in quality or value (nothing can touch that fabric for durability)TOUCHED: to rival in quality or value (nothing can touch that fabric for durability)WORTH: merit, excellence (a field in which we have proved our worth); the value of something measured by its qualities or by the esteem in which it is held (a literary heritage of great worth); deserving of (well worth the effort)WORTHY: having worth or value: estimable (a worthy cause); having sufficient worth or importance (worthy to be remembered)
Uncomplicated, Noncomplex, Simple
UNCOUTH: lacking in polish and grace: rugged (uncouth verse)
Unimportant, Insignificant, Irrelevant not necessarily bad
ANNIHILATE: to regard as of no consequenceANNIHILATING: to regard as of no consequenceANNIHILATION: to regard as of no consequenceBLIP: something relatively small or inconsequential within a larger context (made only a blip on the political scene) BULL: slang: nonsense: things of no importance or valueCHICKEN: petty, unimportant; also, slang: insistent on petty details of duty or discipline; also, [short for chickenshit] slang: petty detailsCHIP: something small, worthless, or trivial OR something valuable that can be used for advantage in negotiation or trade (a bargaining chip)DEAD: no longer having interest, relevance, or significance (a dead issue)DEFLATE: to reduce in size, importance, or effectivenessDEFLATED: to reduce in size, importance, or effectivenessDROP: to cease to be of concern: to lapse (let the matter drop)DROPPING: to cease to be of concern: to lapse (let the matter drop)FADE: (adj) insipid, commonplaceFLAG: to decline in interest, attraction, or value (flagging stock prices)FLAGGING: becoming progressively less: dwindling (flagging demand for the product); also, to decline in interest, attraction, or value (flagging stock prices)FLUFF: (noun) something inconsequentialFLUFFILY: lacking in meaning or substance: superficialFLUFFS: (noun) something inconsequentialFLUFFY: lacking in meaning or substance: superficialLIGHT: of little importance: trivial; frivolous; of little weight or importance (light conduct)LIGHTWEIGHT: lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity: inconsequentialLILLIPUTIAN: often not capitalized: petty; derived from Lilliput, an island in Swift's Gulliver's Travels where the inhabitants are six inches tallLITTLE: small in importance or interest: trivial (a few little problems to be dealt with); small in condition, distinction, or scope (big business trampling on the little fellow); narrow, mean (the pettiness of little minds)LOWLY: low in order of importance, value, or esteem; in a low position, manner, or degreeMEAN: lacking distinction or eminence: humbleMEANLY: in a mean manner: in a lowly manner: humblyMINIMIZATION: to underestimate intentionally: play down, soft-pedalMINIMIZE: to underestimate intentionally: play down, soft-pedalMINIMIZED: to underestimate intentionally: play down, soft-pedalMINIMIZING: to underestimate intentionally: play down, soft-pedalMINOR: inferior in importance: comparatively unimportantMINUTIA: a minute or minor detail —usually used in plural (He was bewildered by the contract's minutiae.)NEGLIGIBLE: so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention: triflingNEGLIGIBLE: so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention: triflingNOMINAL: trifling, insignificant (charged only nominal rent)NOMINAL: trifling, insignificant (charged only nominal rent)NOTHING: someone or something of no interest, value, or consequence; of no account: worthlessNULL: having no value: insignificant; also, to make nullPALTRY: trivial (a paltry excuse); meager, measly (made a paltry donation)PETIT: petty: having secondary rank or importance: minor, subordinate; used chiefly in legal compoundsPETTILY: having secondary rank or importance: minor, subordinate; having little or no importance or significancePETTY: having secondary rank or importance: minor, subordinate; having little or no importance or significancePIDDLING: trivial, paltryPIDDLY: trivial, piddlingPIFFLE: of little worth or importance: trivial; also, trivial nonsensePIMPING: petty, insignificantPINPOINT: something that is extremely small or insignificant; also, as small as a pinpointPUNY: slight or inferior in power, size, or importance: weakTRIVIA: unimportant matters (trivial facts or details)TRIVIAL: of little worth or importance (a trivial objection, trivial problems)TRIVIALITY: something trivial: a trifle; also, the quality or state of being trivialTRIVIALLY: of little worth or importance (a trivial objection, trivial problems)WHITE: not intended to cause harm (a white lie, white magic)WIND: something that is insubstantial; nothing, nothingness
Uninteresting in the abstract; not thought
BLAH: lacking interest: dull, boringBLAND: dull, insipidBLANK: lacking interest, variety, or change (blank hours)BORING: causing weariness and restlessness through lack of interest: causing boredom; tiresomeDEAD: no longer having interest, relevance, or significance (a dead issue)DEADLY: suggestive of death especially in dullness or lack of animation (deadly bores, a deadly conversation)DRAG: one that is boring or gets in the way of enjoyment (thinks studying is a drag)DULL: tedious, uninteresting; lacking zest or vivacity: listless (a dull performance)DULLY: tedious, uninteresting; lacking zest or vivacity: listless (a dull performance)JEJUNE: devoid of significance or interest: dull; juvenile, puerileLITTLE: small in importance or interestMENIAL: lacking interest or dignityNOTHING: someone or something of no interest, value, or consequence; of no account: worthless OVER: no longer interested in or concerned about (someone or something) (she was so over him / I’ve never gotten over losing her)PALL: to lose in interest or attraction (his humor began to pall on us); to cause to become insipid; to deprive of pleasure in something by satiating (The choicest delicacies pall the stomach in time.)PALLED: to lose in interest or attraction (his humor began to pall on us); to cause to become insipid; to deprive of pleasure in something by satiating (The choicest delicacies pall the stomach in time.)PALLID: lacking sparkle or liveliness: dull (a pallid entertainment)PALLIDLY: lacking sparkle or liveliness: dull (a pallid entertainment)PALLING: to lose in interest or attraction (his humor began to pall on us); to cause to become insipid; to deprive of pleasure in something by satiating (The choicest delicacies pall the stomach in time.)TAME: lacking spirit, zest, interest, or the capacity to excite: insipid (a tame campaign); to become tameTAMED: lacking spirit, zest, interest, or the capacity to excite: insipid (a tame campaign); to become tameTAMELY: lacking spirit, zest, interest, or the capacity to excite: insipid (a tame campaign); to become tameTAMING: lacking spirit, zest, interest, or the capacity to excite: insipid (a tame campaign); to become tameTEPID: lacking in passion, force, or zest (tepid poetry)VANILLA: lacking distinction: plain, ordinary, conventionalVAPID: lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit: flat, dull VAPIDITY: the quality or state of being vapid: lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit: flat, dull; also, something vapidVAPIDLY: lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit: flat, dullUNNEEDED: not required or necessary: not needed (unneeded assistance, an unneeded extra cable)
Unpleasant, Bad, Offensive objectively so; not people
ABJECT: sunk to or existing in a low state or condition: very bad or severeliving in abject poverty (abject failure)AGGRAVATING: to make (something) worse, more serious, or more severe: to intensify (something) unpleasantlyBADLY: in a bad mannerBALE: great evil; woe, sorrow BANE: an object of aversion or abhorrenceBITCH*: informal: something that is extremely difficult, objectionable, or unpleasantCONTAMINANT: something that contaminates: to make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements (water contaminated by sewage)CONTAMINATION: a contaminant, something that contaminates: to make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements (water contaminated by sewage); also, a process of contaminating: a state of being contaminatedCRAPPY: informal: markedly inferior in quality: not good or pleasant: lousyCRIMINAL: disgraceful (It's criminal how terrible this meal is.) ENEMY: something harmful or deadly (alcohol was his greatest enemy)EVIL: causing discomfort or repulsion: offensive (an evil odor); causing harm: pernicious (the evil institution of slavery); a cosmic evil force; something that brings sorrow, distress, or calamity; the fact of suffering, misfortune, and wrongdoingEVILLY: causing discomfort or repulsion: offensive (an evil odor); causing harm: pernicious (the evil institution of slavery); a cosmic evil force; something that brings sorrow, distress, or calamity; the fact of suffering, misfortune, and wrongdoingFILTH: moral corruption or defilement; also, something that tends to corrupt or defile; also, something (such as speech, writing, images, etc.) that is indecent, obscene, or offensive (magazines full of filth)FILTHY: underhand, vile (a filthy lie); also, characterized by filth: moral corruption or defilement; also, something that tends to corrupt or defileFILTHILY: n a filthy manner: underhand, vile (a filthy lie); also, characterized by filth: moral corruption or defilement; also, something that tends to corrupt or defileFOUL: notably unpleasant or distressing: wretched, horrid (in a foul mood)FOUL: offensive to the senses: loathsome; in a foul manner: so as to be foulFOULLY: notably unpleasant or distressing: wretched, horrid (in a foul mood)FOULLY: offensive to the senses: loathsome; in a foul manner: so as to be foulFRIGHT: something strange, ugly, or shockingGLARING: garish; vulgarly ostentatiousGLARINGLY: garish; vulgarly ostentatiousGNARLY: nasty, unpleasant; arousing disgust or distaste: grossGNARLY: very difficult or challenging to deal with; nasty, unpleasant; arousing disgust or distaste: grossGRODY: US slang: disgusting, revoltingHELL: a place or state of misery, torment, or wickedness; a place or state of turmoil or destruction; an extremely unpleasant and often inescapable situationHELLHOLE: a place of extreme misery or squalorHOLE: a wretched or dreary placeHORRIBLY: marked by or arousing painful and intense fear, dread, dismay, or aversion: marked by or arousing horror; extremely bad or unpleasantHORRID: innately offensive or repulsive; inspiring horror: shocking; inspiring disgust or loathing: nasty;: extremely bad or unpleasant: horribleHORRIFIC: having the power to horrifyHORROR: painful and intense fear, dread, or dismay; intense aversion or repugnance; something that inspires horrorINURING: to accustom to accept something undesirableLIABILITY: one that acts as a disadvantage: a drawback (This scandal makes the candidate a liability for the party.)LIMIT: something that is exasperating or intolerable (We've had bad weather, but this is the limit.)LOATHLY: loathsome, repulsiveLOUD: obtrusive or offensive in appearance or smell: obnoxiousLOUDLY: obtrusive or offensive in appearance or smell: obnoxiousLOWLIGHT: a particularly bad or unpleasant event, detail, or partLUMPY: uneven and often crude in styleMALADY: an unwholesome or disordered condition (poverty, homelessness, and other social maladies)MORBID: grisly, gruesome (morbid details, morbid curiosity)MORDANT: burning, pungent (mordant pain)NETTLY*: nettlesome; causing vexation; irritatingNIGHT: a condition or period felt to resemble the darkness of night: such as a period of dreary inactivity or affliction, or an absence of moral valuesPILL: something repugnant or unpleasant that must be accepted or endured (a bitter pill to be endured)RAGING: violent, wild (a raging fire)RANCID: distinctly unpleasant or distasteful: offensiveRANK: offensively gross or coarse: foulRANKLY: offensively gross or coarse: foulROUGH: the rugged, untouched, or disagreeable side or aspect [of something] TAINT: to touch or affect slightly with something bad (persons tainted with prejudice)TAINTING: to touch or affect slightly with something bad (persons tainted with prejudice)THORN: something that causes distress or irritation —often used in the phrase thorn in one's sideTRAGIC: or less commonly tragical: regrettably serious or unpleasant: deplorable, lamentable (a tragic mistake)TRAGICAL: or less commonly tragical: regrettably serious or unpleasant: deplorable, lamentable (a tragic mistake)UGLILY*: adverb: in an ugly manner: unpleasant or offensive to look at: hideous (an ugly color); very bad, inconvenient, or unpleasant (the ugly truth, an ugly situation); offensive or unpleasant to any sense (an ugly sound, ugly dress, ugly smell)UGLY: unpleasant or offensive to look at: hideous (an ugly color); very bad, inconvenient, or unpleasant (the ugly truth, an ugly situation); offensive or unpleasant to any sense (an ugly sound, ugly dress, ugly smell); also, (adv) in an ugly mannerUNGODLY: severely objectionable to the senses (an ungodly smell, an ungodly noise)UNHUMAN: inhuman: not worthy of or conforming to the needs of human beings (inhuman living conditions)UNHUMANLY: inhuman: not worthy of or conforming to the needs of human beings (inhuman living conditions)VILE: physically repulsive: foul (a vile slum); VILELY: physically repulsive: foul (a vile slum); VITIATE: to debase in moral or aesthetic statusVITIATED: to debase in moral or aesthetic statusVITIATING: to debase in moral or aesthetic statusWACK: slang: of poor skill or quality: not good or appealing; probably alteration of wackyWEED: an obnoxious growth, thing, or person; something like a weed in detrimental quality; also, to remove weeds or something harmful; to free from something hurtful or offensive; to remove the less desirable portions of; to get rid of (something harmful or superfluous) —often used with outWEEDED: an obnoxious growth, thing, or person; something like a weed in detrimental quality; also, to remove weeds or something harmful; to free from something hurtful or offensive; to remove the less desirable portions of; to get rid of (something harmful or superfluous) —often used with outWEEDING: an obnoxious growth, thing, or person; something like a weed in detrimental quality; also, to remove weeds or something harmful; to free from something hurtful or offensive; to remove the less desirable portions of; to get rid of (something harmful or superfluous) —often used with outWINNOW: to get rid of (something undesirable or unwanted): to remove —often used with out (winnow out the errors); to free of unwanted or inferior elements: to pare; to separate desirable and undesirable elements; to separate, to siftWINNOWED: to get rid of (something undesirable or unwanted): to remove —often used with out (winnow out the errors); to free of unwanted or inferior elements: to pare; to separate desirable and undesirable elements; to separate, to siftWINNOWING: to get rid of (something undesirable or unwanted): to remove —often used with out (winnow out the errors); to free of unwanted or inferior elements: to pare; to separate desirable and undesirable elements; to separate, to sift
Unusual, Strange, Unexpected not necessarily ‘bad’; not events
ALIEN: stronge; belonging or relating to another person, place, or thingANOMALY: something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified: something anomalous; deviation from the common rule: irregularity BENT: slang: different from the normal or usualBOMB: something unexpected and unpleasant —often used with drop (dropped a bomb with her resignation)CRAZILY: being out of the ordinary: unusual (a taste for crazy hats); CRAZY: being out of the ordinary: unusual (a taste for crazy hats); DILLY: one that is remarkable or outstandingDOOZIE: M-W: doozy: or doozie or less commonly doozer: an extraordinary one of its kindDRAMATIC: sudden and extreme (a dramatic increase/decrease in sales)EDGY: having a bold, provocative, or unconventional qualityFRIGHT: something strange, ugly, or shockingFUNNY: differing from the ordinary in a suspicious, perplexing, quaint, or eccentric way: peculiar (My car has been making a funny noise.)GONZO: informal: outlandishly unconventional, outrageous, or extreme (a gonzo comedian); very strange or unusual: bizarreKINK: a mental or physical peculiarity: eccentricity, quirk; a whimKINKILY: outlandish, far-outKINKY: outlandish, far-outLULU: slang: one that is remarkable or wonderful; probably from Lulu, nickname from Louise; possibly also, per Etymonline, from “Lulu Hurst (1869-1950), the ‘Georgia Wonder,’ who was a popular attraction 1883-85 demonstrating her supposed mysterious ‘force’ that allowed her to effortlessly move, with just a light touch, umbrellas and canes held tight by others. She barnstormed the U.S. and, at 15, was, briefly, one of the most famous women in the land. The skeptics soon explained her trick and burst the bubble, but not before her name was used as a word.”ODDITY: an odd person, thing, event, or trait; also, the quality or state of being oddODDLY: in an odd manner; as is oddODDMENT: something odd: an oddityPHENOM: a phenomenon, especially: a person of phenomenal ability or promise; by shortening of phenomenonPHENOMENA: nonstandard: phenomenon: a rare or significant fact or event; an exceptional, unusual, or abnormal person, thing, or occurrencePHENOMENON: a rare or significant fact or event; an exceptional, unusual, or abnormal person, thing, or occurrenceQUAINT: pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar (a quaint phrase); also, unusual or different in character or appearance: oddQUIDDITY: crotchet, eccentricityRADICAL: very different from the usual or traditional: extremeRADICALLY: very different from the usual or traditional: extremeRARITY: the quality, state, or fact of being rare; also, one that is rareUNCANNY: seeming to have a supernatural character or origin: eerie, mysterious; being beyond what is normal or expected: suggesting superhuman or supernatural powers (an uncanny sense of direction)UNCOMMON: not ordinarily encountered: unusual (an uncommon plant); also, remarkable, exceptional (a soldier of uncommon courage) (he was uncommonly rude)UNCOMMONLY: not ordinarily encountered: unusual (an uncommon plant); also, remarkable, exceptional (a soldier of uncommon courage) (he was uncommonly rude)UNGODLY: outrageous; exceeding the limits of what is usual (gets up at an ungodly hour); far exceeding the ordinary, usual, or expected (an ungodly feat)UNICORN: something unusual, rare, or uniqueUNIQUE: being without a like or equal: unlike anything or anyone else: unequaled (The shape of every snowflake is unique.); distinctively characteristic: peculiar sense (a species unique to a region) (These problems are not unique to our city.); able to be distinguished from all others of its class or type: distinct; very special or notable: unusualUNNATURAL: inconsistent with what is reasonable or expected (an unnatural alliance)UNNATURALLY: inconsistent with what is reasonable or expected (an unnatural alliance)UNTHOUGHT: not anticipated: unexpected —often used with of (an unthought-of development)WACKO: wacky: absurdly or amusingly eccentric or irrationalWACKY: absurdly or amusingly eccentric or irrationalWAYWARD: opposite to what is desired or expected: untoward (wayward fate); Middle English, short for awayward turned away, from away, adverb + -wardWAYWARDLY: opposite to what is desired or expected: untoward (wayward fate); Middle English, short for awayward turned away, from away, adverb + -wardWIGGY: wacky, absurdly or amusingly eccentric or irrationalWILD: deviating from the intended or expected course (wild spelling) (a wild throw); off an intended or expected courseWILDLY : in a wild manner (was talking wildly)
Usual, Ordinary, Expected not necessarily ‘good’; not events
ACCEPT: to regard as proper, normal, or inevitable (an idea that is widely accepted)ACCEPTANCE: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable (His theories have gained widespread acceptance.) CLICHE: cliché, or less commonly cliché: a hackneyed theme, characterization, or situation; also, something (such as a menu item) that has become overly familiar or commonplaceCLICHED: clichéd: hackneyed (a clichéd phrase), lacking in freshness or originality; M-W offers no unaccented variation; Collins says “in BRIT, also use cliched”DRILL: the approved, correct, or usual procedure for accomplishing something: routineEQUAL: free from extremesMODE: a possible, customary, or preferred way of doing something (the usual solemn mode)NOMINAL: being according to plan: satisfactory (everything was nominal during the launch)NORMAL: a form or state regarded as the norm: standard; one that is normal; characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routineNORMALLY: a form or state regarded as the norm: standard; one that is normal; characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routineORDINARY: of common quality, rank, or abilityORDINARY: the regular or customary condition or course of things (nothing out of the ordinary); of a kind to be expected in the normal order of events: routine, usualORTHODOX: conforming to established doctrine especially in religion (orthodox principles, the orthodox interpretation); conventional (took an orthodox approach to the problem, orthodox medicine); also, one that is orthodoxORTHODOXY: the quality or state of being orthodox; an orthodox belief or practicePLAIN: lacking special distinction or affectation: ordinary; characterized by simplicity: not complicated (plain home-cooked meals); lacking beauty or uglinessPLAINLY: lacking special distinction or affectation: ordinary; characterized by simplicity: not complicated (plain home-cooked meals); lacking beauty or uglinessPOPULAR: frequently encountered or widely accepted (a popular theory)RITUAL: done in accordance with social custom or normal protocol (ritual handshakes, ritual background checks)TRIVIAL: commonplace, ordinaryTRIVIALITY: something trivial: a trifle; also, the quality or state of being trivialTRIVIALLY: commonplace, ordinaryUNACCEPTANCE: lack of acceptance, the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable (His theories have gained widespread acceptance.)VANILLA: lacking distinction: plain, ordinary, conventionalVULGAR: generally used, applied, or accepted; of the usual, typical, or ordinary kindVULGARLY: generally used, applied, or accepted; of the usual, typical, or ordinary kindWONT: habitual way of doing: use; accustomed, used (got up early as he is wont to do); inclined, apt (revealing as letters are wont to be); also, to accustom, habituate; to have the habit of doing somethingWORKADAY: ordinary, prosaic (workaday activities, a workaday life)
Weak, Weakness, Impotency
BLUNT: to make less sharp, definite, or forceful (blunted their criticism)DEFANG: to make harmless or less powerfulDEFANGED: to make harmless or less powerfulDEFANGING: to make harmless or less powerfulDETOXIFIED: to render (a harmful substance) harmless; to neutralizeDILUTE: to attenuate (dilute the power of the mayoralty); to diminish the strength, flavor, or brilliance of (something) by or as if by admixture (dilute a color)DILUTED: to attenuate (dilute the power of the mayoralty); to diminish the strength, flavor, or brilliance of (something) by or as if by admixture (dilute a color)EFFETE: having lost character, vitality, or strength; marked by weakness or decadence; soft or delicate from or as if from a pampered existence; effeminateEFFETELY: having lost character, vitality, or strength; marked by weakness or decadence; soft or delicate from or as if from a pampered existence; effeminateENFEEBLE: to make feeble: to deprive of strengthEXTENUATE: to mitigate; to lessen the strength or effect of (something): to weakenEXTENUATED: to mitigate; to lessen the strength or effect of (something): to weakenFAIL: to lose strength: to weakenFAILING: to lose strength: to weakenFEEBLE: markedly lacking in strength (a feeble old man); indicating weakness (taking only feeble steps); deficient in qualities or resources that indicate vigor, authority, force, or efficiency (a feeble argument)FEEBLY: markedly lacking in strength (a feeble old man); indicating weakness (taking only feeble steps); deficient in qualities or resources that indicate vigor, authority, force, or efficiency (a feeble argument)FLABBY: weak and ineffective: feeble (M-W: alteration of flappy)FLAG: to become unsteady, feeble, or spiritlessFLAGGING: languid, weak; also, to become unsteady, feeble, or spiritlessFRAIL: easily broken or destroyed: fragile; slight, unsubstantialFRAILLY: easily broken or destroyed: fragile; slight, unsubstantialFRAILTY: the quality or state of being frailGOING: present participle of to go, to become impaired or weakened (His hearing went some time ago) (the bridge is beginning to go); to give way especially under great force or pressure: to break (The roof went under the weight of the snow.)GONE: past participle of to go, to become impaired or weakened (His hearing went some time ago) (the bridge is beginning to go); to give way especially under great force or pressure: to break (The roof went under the weight of the snow.)IMBECILE: adjective: weak, feebleIMPOTENT: not potent: lacking in power, strength, or vigor: helpless LAGGED: to slacken or weaken gradually: to flagLAGGING: to slacken or weaken gradually: flagLAME: not strong, good, or effective: lacking necessary or desirable substance: weak, ineffectual; also, dated: to make weak or ineffectiveLAME: not strong, good, or effective: lacking necessary or desirable substance: weak, ineffectual; also, dated: to make weak or ineffectiveLAMELY: not strong, good, or effective: lacking necessary or desirable substance: weak, ineffectual; also, dated: to make weak or ineffectiveLAMELY: not strong, good, or effective: lacking necessary or desirable substance: weak, ineffectual; also, dated: to make weak or ineffectiveLAXITY: the quality or state of being lax: deficient in firmness: not stringent (lax discipline)LAXLY: lax: deficient in firmness: not stringent (lax discipline)PALE: feeble, faint (a pale imitation); also, to become pale or to make palePALED: feeble, faint (a pale imitation); also, to become pale or to make palePALING: feeble, faint (a pale imitation); also, to become pale or to make palePALL: to lose strength or effectivenessPALLED: to lose strength or effectivenessPALLING: to lose strength or effectivenessPUNY: slight or inferior in power, size, or importance: weakTENUITY: lack of substance or strengthTHIN: lacking substance or strength (a thin broth, a thin plot); also, to make or become thin or thinner; to dilute, weaken; to reduce in number or bulk; to become weakTHINLY: in a thin manner: lacking substance or strength (a thin broth, a thin plot); also, to make or become thin or thinner; to dilute, weaken; to reduce in number or bulk; to become weakTHINNING: lacking substance or strength (a thin broth, a thin plot); also, to make or become thin or thinner; to dilute, weaken; to reduce in number or bulk; to become weakTOUCH: weakness, defect UNABLE: not able: incapable: such as impotent, helplessUNARM: to make harmless (disarm a bomb) VINCIBLE: capable of being overcome or subduedWANE: to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influenceWANED: to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influenceWANING: to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influenceWEAK: lacking strength: deficient in physical vigor: feeble, debilitated; not able to sustain or exert much weight, pressure, or strain; not able to resist external force or withstand attackWEAKEN: to make weak: to lessen the strength of; to become weakWEAKENING: to make weak: to lessen the strength of; to become weakWENT: past tense of to go, to become impaired or weakened (His hearing went some time ago) (the bridge is beginning to go); to give way especially under great force or pressure: to break (The roof went under the weight of the snow.)
Spelling Bee words related to CONDITIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
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