Synonym Dictionary

Showing extreme submission, loss of self-respect, or hopelessness.

To assign a share of a resource to a particular purpose.

One word family: also includes allocation.

To regard something as caused by, belonging to, or created by a particular source.

One word family: also includes ascription.

To regard something as caused by or belonging to someone or something.

One word family: also includes attribution.

To grasp the meaning, nature, or significance of something.

To assign or hand something over to a particular place, person, or fate.

To interpret a statement or action in a particular way.

Expecting failure and therefore discouraging effort.

A distinctive period marked by significant developments.

Someone who believes events are determined by fate and cannot be changed.

Happening by chance rather than by design.

A sign or forerunner of something approaching.

To pay careful attention to advice, a warning, or another signal.

A model of time preference in which the value assigned to a delayed outcome falls sharply at short delays and more gradually at longer delays.

About to happen, often with a sense of significance or threat.

A possible consequence or a meaning suggested without being stated directly.

An attribution, especially an allegation of fault or wrongdoing.

To attribute a quality, action, or fault to someone.

Lacking sense, significance, or substance.

Of little importance or significance.

Too small or unimportant to have much effect in the situation.

An observable expression or sign of something.

Small in extent or only just meeting a relevant threshold.

Requiring little skill and traditionally assigned low status.