English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
"The weather was dreadful during our vacation."
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
"I felt drowsy after the heavy meal."
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
"The desert has very dry climate."
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
"She has dual citizenship of both countries."
owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled
"The assignment is due tomorrow."
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
"The lecture was very dull and boring."
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
"She remained dumb during the entire meeting."
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
"This durable fabric will last for many years."
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
"She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents."
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
"The dying plant needs water immediately."
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
"She was eager to start her new job."
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
"He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem."
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
"The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage."
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
"He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth."
relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world
"She studied Eastern philosophy at the university."
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
"The kitchen was dirty after cooking."
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
"She was disappointed with her exam results."
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
"The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city."
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
"The company took disciplinary action against the employee."
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
"The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale."
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
"The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden."
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
"His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party."
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
"She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice."
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
"The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car."
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