Synonym Dictionary

Calm and serious in a way that expresses self-respect and invites respect from others.

To unsettle, confuse, or disturb someone's composure.

Unwilling or reluctant because of a lack of interest or a mild dislike.

Showing sincere, serious, and determined purpose.

Successful in producing an intended result.

A payment or demand imposed with severity or unfairness.

Useful or convenient for reaching an aim, though not always principled.

Money, time, or effort spent for a purpose, or the act of spending it.

Unable to achieve the intended result.

To deny, dispute, or speak against a statement.

A belief sharply opposed to an established doctrine or accepted view.

A proposed explanation or assumption offered for examination or testing.

Proposed for consideration without being established as fact.

Showing little or no outward emotion.

Insufficient in amount, quality, or ability for a particular purpose.

Having a tendency or willingness to think or act in a particular way.

Hostile or harmful to something.

An amount, quality, or supply that is not enough for a particular purpose.

To become involved in order to affect a situation.

Likely or exposed to the possibility of something, often an unfavorable outcome.

Unwilling or reluctant.

The confidence, enthusiasm, and sense of purpose of a person or group.

Appearing casually calm or unconcerned.

Presented as the reason or appearance, though the reality may differ.