Definition Dictionary

Showing a lack of solemn respect for something usually treated seriously.

Showing careful thought and sound judgment.

A reason or explanation offered to show that an action or belief is reasonable or acceptable.

Showing obvious effort or strain instead of ease or naturalness.

Designed to attract notice through a show of wealth or importance.

A false appearance, claim, or show of something.

Trying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than justified.

Showing disrespect for something sacred, or using offensive and irreverent language.

Very deep, intense, or showing considerable understanding.

Showing careful preparation for future needs.

Showing sensible care and attention to possible consequences.

An argument or evidence showing that a claim is false or mistaken.

Showing disrespect toward something regarded as sacred.

Showing deep wisdom or sound judgment.

Showing the careful study, knowledge, or methods associated with scholarship.

Showing an excessive and self-lowering eagerness to obey.

Showing excessive obedience or imitation with little independence.

Showing attentive concern or care, sometimes excessively.

Showing little emotion or outward reaction.

Showing consideration and good judgment when addressing a sensitive situation.

Insincerity shown by presenting different or conflicting attitudes to different people.

Showing little excitement, eagerness, or interest.

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

Showing imaginative insight about future possibilities, sometimes without enough practical detail.