Definition Dictionary

Beginning to emerge or develop.

Clear, sharp, and perceptive in thought or expression.

To stir someone to action or provoke a strong response.

Unpleasantly harsh, especially of weather.

A tendency, preference, or disposition toward a particular action or view.

Having a tendency or willingness to think or act in a particular way.

So outstanding as to have no equal; also unsuitable for meaningful comparison.

Unable to exist, work, or be true together without conflict.

Lacking the skills or ability needed to perform a task adequately.

Impossible or extremely difficult to understand.

A mismatch or lack of agreement between things that are expected to fit together.

Out of keeping with the surrounding context or lacking harmony.

Of little importance or significance.

Showing too little concern for the needs, rights, or feelings of others.

A lack of agreement, coherence, or stable adherence to a pattern.

Not agreeing with something else or not remaining the same in a reliable way.

So firmly established that it cannot reasonably be challenged.

Impossible to dispute successfully on the available evidence.

To include something as a part of a larger whole.

Not readily corrected or reformed; persistently fixed in a habit.

An oppressive burden or nightmare; also a nightmare figure in folklore.

Required as a duty or responsibility.

Difficulty choosing between possible actions or alternatives.

A tendency to struggle with making clear or firm choices.