
Description of stagnant (adjective) motionless; uncirculating; still; inactive
Samples of stagnant The stagnant water in the puddle became infested with mosquitoes.
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Description of torpid (adjective) being dormant; slow; sluggish; inert; apathetic
Samples of torpid When we came upon the hibernating bear, it was in a torpid state. A torpid animal does not act with energy. The old, torpid dog spent most of his time sleeping.
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Description of cloying (adjective) too sugary; too sentimental or flattering
Samples of cloying After years of marriage the husband still gave cloying gifts to his wife. Complimenting her on her weight loss, clothing and hairstyle was a cloying way to begin asking for a raise.
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Description of inconclusive (adjective) not final or of a definite result; unconvincing
Samples of inconclusive The results being inconclusive, the doctors continued to look for a cause of the illness.
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Description of judicious (adjective) wise; prudent; sensible; discreet
Samples of judicious Because the elder was judicious, the tough decisions were left to him. Putting money away for a rainy day is a judicious decision.
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Description of objective (adjective) open-minded; unbiased; impartial
Samples of objective It's hard to set aside your biases and be objective.
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Description of aloof (adjective) distant in interest; reserved; cool
Samples of aloof Even though the new coworker was aloof, we attempted to be friendly. The calm defendant remained aloof when he was wrongly accused of fabricating his story.
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Description of facetious (adjective) joking in an awkward or improper manner; entertaining amusing
Samples of facetious His facetious sarcasm was inappropriate during his first staff meeting.
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Description of ecclesiastic (adjective) pertaining or relating to a church
Samples of ecclesiastic Ecclesiastic obligations include attending mass.
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Description of brusque (adjective) abrupt in manner or speech; curt; rude; unpleasant
Samples of brusque His brusque answer was neither acceptable nor polite.
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