Definition Dictionary

Departure from established beliefs, practices, or accepted conventions.

Having no equal or close comparison in a particular respect.

Not troubled, disturbed, or unsettled.

Having no known previous example.

Not guided by ethical standards or a sense of right conduct.

Unfavorable to success or a good outcome.

Continuing without relief or interruption.

Not held back, controlled, or limited.

Willing to act dishonestly or unfairly without regard for moral principles.

Conduct or appearance that is inappropriate for a particular setting.

Inappropriate or improper in a particular setting.

Causing uneasiness or disturbing confidence and composure.

Simple or lacking refinement, worldly experience, or technical complexity.

Not supported by adequate evidence.

Showing little understanding or concern for another person's feelings or difficulty.

Not justified by sufficient reason or evidence.

Insufficiently alert or cautious about possible difficulty or deception.

Remaining firm and steady without hesitation or change of purpose.

Without realizing it or intending the result.

Firmly refusing to give way or change; also physically inflexible.

The final result or outcome.

Designed or chosen chiefly for practical usefulness.

Usefulness; in economics, the satisfaction or value associated with an outcome or choice.

To waver between choices or positions.

One word family: also includes vacillation.