monotone
nounSpeech or sound that remains at one pitch with little variation.
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Clear all filtersSpeech or sound that remains at one pitch with little variation.
The confidence, enthusiasm, and sense of purpose of a person or group.
Preoccupied with judging conduct by moral rules, often in a self-righteous or overbearing way.
Overly judgmental about morals
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Near death or close to ceasing activity or existence.
Sullen and gloomy in mood.
Informal: courage, determination, and resourcefulness.
Having several different aspects or features.
A large number or varied collection of something.
A very large number of things or a large gathering of people.
Ordinary or lacking excitement; also worldly rather than spiritual.
Capable of changing or prone to change.
Nearsightedness; figuratively, a failure to consider wider or longer-term consequences.
One word family: also includes myopic.
Limited long-term outlook
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