impunity
nounFreedom from punishment or adverse consequences for wrongdoing.
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Clear all filtersFreedom from punishment or adverse consequences for wrongdoing.
Insufficient in amount, quality, or ability for a particular purpose.
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Insufficient for the purpose
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Lacking sense, significance, or substance.
Without sense or substance
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So outstanding as to have no equal; also unsuitable for meaningful comparison.
Having no equal
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Lacking the skills or ability needed to perform a task adequately.
A mismatch or lack of agreement between things that are expected to fit together.
Mismatch or lack of fit
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Out of keeping with the surrounding context or lacking harmony.
Showing too little concern for the needs, rights, or feelings of others.
Without concern for others
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Not agreeing with something else or not remaining the same in a reliable way.
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Not agreeing or remaining steady
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A tendency to struggle with making clear or firm choices.
Tendency not to decide
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Showing little interest, concern, or preference.
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Lacking the resources needed for basic living.
One word family: also includes indigence.
Lacking skill or competence.
A difference in amount, status, treatment, or opportunity between people or things.
Unfair or unequal in an unjust way.
Unfairness or an instance of unequal treatment.
Inactive or lacking the ability or tendency to move or act.
A weakness or lack of strength, sometimes related to age or illness.
Not stable or assured, or lacking confidence about one's position.
Lacking confidence
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Lacking sensation or awareness; figuratively, devoid of sensible restraint.
Expressing feelings or intentions that are not honestly held.
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Lacking interest, flavor, or vigor.
Lacking flavor or interest
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Lacking strength, solidity, or enough supporting substance.
An amount, quality, or supply that is not enough for a particular purpose.
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