Synonym Dictionary

Extremely difficult to tolerate.

Seeming to continue endlessly.

To make something known indirectly or discreetly.

Expressing a meaning different from the literal words, or involving a striking contrast with expectation.

Lacking energy, distinction, or interest.

An authoritative instruction or permission to act.

Required by a rule, instruction, or authority.

Only moderate in quality; not especially good.

Failure to give the care or attention reasonably required by a situation.

Failing to exercise the care or attention a responsibility requires.

A duty or commitment that a person is expected or bound to fulfill.

Required by a rule, duty, or established expectation.

Expressing opinions openly and directly.

Excessive satisfaction of a desire or appetite.

Ordinary and lacking imagination or distinction.

Direct relevance to the subject being considered.

Relevant to the subject or situation.

A vote in which the public directly decides a specific proposal.

Continuing without weakening or letting up.

Directly connected with or useful to the matter being considered.

Capable of being repaired or put right.

A consequence, often indirect and unwelcome, of an action.

Needed for a particular purpose or task.

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