Definition Dictionary

A mistaken belief or an argument that rests on faulty reasoning.

Fair and not favoring one side or interest.

A lack of interest, concern, or strong preference.

Showing little interest, concern, or preference.

To restrain, hinder, or reduce an action or process.

Lacking interest, flavor, or vigor.

A lack of moderation or self-restraint.

A secret or deceptive scheme; also the interest such mystery arouses.

Lacking energy, distinction, or interest.

To free someone or something from control, restriction, or confinement.

Restraint that avoids excess or extremes.

Judgment guided by evidence rather than personal feelings or interests.

Done routinely with little care, interest, or attention.

Readily allowing behavior or choices, often with few restrictions.

A person described disparagingly as dismissive of artistic or intellectual interests.

Owned by a particular person or organization, often with restricted rights of use.

Guided by cautious, practical judgment about consequences or interests.

Spreading or growing without effective restraint.

To restore harmony or make differing accounts or ideas consistent.

The process of recovering strength or condition after illness, strain, or difficulty.

To hold oneself back from doing something.

To renew, restore, or develop again.

To help restore ability, condition, or standing after damage, difficulty, or a period of exclusion.

The process of restoring someone or something to a better condition or constructive role.