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  Word Descriptions wooden, discerning, narcissistic, wretched, deferential, sundry, diffident, astute, slothful, wry


   
Description of wooden (adjective)
expressionless; dull; inflexible; stiff; blunt

Samples of wooden
The wooden expression of the man made him look like a statue.



   
Description of discerning (adjective)
having good judgment; wise; discriminating; perceptive; shrewd

Samples of discerning
He has a discerning eye for knowing the original from the copy.
Being discerning about a customer's character is a key qualification for a loan officer.



   
Description of narcissistic (adjective)
egotistical; self-centered; excessive interest in ones appearance, comfort, abilities, etc.

Samples of narcissistic
The narcissistic actor was difficult to get along with.



   
Description of wretched (adjective)
miserable; unhappy; causing distress; pitiable; vile

Samples of wretched
Brought up in an orphanage, Annie led a wretched existence.
The continual rain made for a wretched vacation.



   
Description of deferential (adjective)
yielding to the opinion of another; showing honor; respectful

Samples of deferential
After debating students living in the Sixth Ward for months, the mayor's deferential statements indicated that he had come to some understanding with them.



   
Description of sundry (adjective)
various; miscellaneous; separate; distinct

Samples of sundry
This store sells many sundry novelty items.
Sundry items may be purchased as a single item.



   
Description of diffident (adjective)
timid; lacking self-confidence; shy

Samples of diffident
The director is looking for a self-assured actor, not a diffident one.
Her diffident sister couldn't work up the courage to ask for the sale.



   
Description of astute (adjective)
cunning; sly; crafty; clever; keen

Samples of astute
The astute lawyer's questioning convinced the jury of the defendant's guilt.



   
Description of slothful (adjective)
lazy; sluggish; slow

Samples of slothful
The slothful actions of the player led to his benching.



   
Description of wry (adjective)
mocking; cynical; crooked; askew

Samples of wry
He has a wry sense of humor which sometimes hurts people's feelings.



  Determinations of the words wooden, discerning, narcissistic, wretched, deferential, sundry, diffident, astute, slothful, wry

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