Synonym Dictionary

Requiring little skill and traditionally assigned low status.

To reduce something as much as possible, or to present it as less important.

A small amount of something desirable.

Speech or sound that remains at one pitch with little variation.

Not well known or difficult to see, understand, or explain.

Taking little independent action or accepting events without active resistance.

Done routinely with little care, interest, or attention.

A familiar statement repeated so often that it offers little insight.

A metaphor for competing to maintain relative standing, so greater effort brings little improvement in one's position.

Little known and difficult to understand without specialized knowledge.

Involving much sitting and little physical movement.

Showing excessive obedience or imitation with little independence.

Moving, responding, or developing with little speed or energy.

Showing little emotion or outward reaction.

To make something ineffective or appear foolish; to inhibit its development.

Of little importance, value, or consequence.

Showing little excitement, eagerness, or interest.

Having little or no interest in a subject or activity.

Showing little understanding or concern for another person's feelings or difficulty.

Avoiding social engagement or showing little outward response to others.

Showing little sense or intelligence in a particular action or remark.