Synonym Dictionary

To offer a seemingly reasonable explanation, sometimes to justify questionable conduct.

Extremely hungry; figuratively, intensely eager to obtain something.

Willing to listen to, consider, or accept ideas and suggestions.

Avoiding company and preferring seclusion.

Cowardly or disloyal, especially in abandoning a duty.

Stubbornly resistant to control or an attempted remedy.

Continuing without weakening or letting up.

Directly connected with or useful to the matter being considered.

One word family: also includes relevance.

Capable of being corrected or improved.

Suggesting or bringing to mind something else.

Providing payment or financial reward.

Capable of being repaired or put right.

Deserving strong criticism or condemnation.

Deserving criticism or blame.

To reject a claim, idea, or association as invalid or unacceptable.

Needed for a particular purpose or task.

Able to recover or return to form after difficulty or pressure.

Good at holding or remembering something.

Moving backward or returning to a less developed or less desirable condition.

Widespread or abundant, often of something undesirable.

Strong, vigorous, or able to withstand difficulty.

Especially noticeable or important.

Favorable to health or well-being.

Having a distinct, pleasing flavor.