Synonym Dictionary

Showing an unfeeling disregard for other people's difficulties.

Open and honest expression.

To stop resisting and accept another side's demands.

Showing a careless or dismissive attitude toward an important matter.

To express strong disapproval or issue a formal reprimand.

Following a winding or indirect route; also indirect in expression or action.

To come together to form a whole.

Characteristic of ordinary informal conversation.

Self-satisfied to the point of overlooking problems or needed effort.

Willing to follow instructions or meeting stated requirements.

One word family: also includes compliance.

Calm and in control of one's outward emotions.

Required rather than optional, usually by a rule or authority.

Expressing the needed information in few words.

One word family: also includes conciseness.

Strong enough to settle a question or remove reasonable doubt.

Depending on a requirement, circumstance, or event being satisfied.

Helping to bring about or support a desired result.

Readily noticeable or attracting attention.

Following established practices or commonly accepted ideas.

Too ready to believe what one is told.

Deserving blame for a fault or wrongdoing.