Definition Dictionary

Ordinary or lacking excitement; also worldly rather than spiritual.

Capable of changing or prone to change.

Nearsightedness; figuratively, a failure to consider wider or longer-term consequences.

One word family: also includes myopic.

The lowest point in a course of events or achievement.

Excessively focused on oneself and one's importance or image.

Unwilling to consider ideas or practices beyond a limited set of familiar views.

Vague, indistinct, or not clearly developed.

To make something necessary.

To cancel, deny, or make ineffective.

Failing to exercise the care or attention a responsibility requires.

One word family: also includes negligence.

So small or unimportant that it scarcely warrants attention.

A beginner or recent convert.

A connection or a point where several things come together.

A fine detail, subtle distinction, or point of precision.

Excessive or unjustified criticism of very small details.

Very small in amount; also existing in name rather than in actual effect.

Appearing casually calm or unconcerned.

One word family: also includes nonchalance.

Avoiding a definite position, opinion, or promise.

A person who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or patterns of behavior.

Not aligned with or favoring a political party.

Not based on or guided by reasoning.

A standard or pattern regarded as usual, expected, or acceptable.

New or unusually original.

A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or tone.