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Truth, freedom, meaning, values, and the vocabulary of thought.

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confusedness C2+
/kənˈfjuzɪdnəs/ the state of being confused or disordered Meaning Off Sound Off
congratulation C2+
/kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/ the expression of praise or good wishes for an achievement Meaning Off Sound Off
conniption C2+
/kəˈnɪpʃən/ a fit of rage, hysteria, or excitement Meaning Off Sound Off
conscientiousness C2+
/ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəsnəs/ the quality of being careful, thorough, and dutiful in one's work Meaning Off Sound Off
conservatism C2+
/kənˈsɝvəˌtɪzəm/ a disposition to preserve existing institutions and resist abrupt change Meaning Off Sound Off
considerateness C2+
/kənˈsɪdərətnəs/ the quality of being thoughtful of others' feelings and needs Meaning Off Sound Off
constancy C2+
/ˈkɑnstənsi/ the quality of being faithful, steadfast, or unchanging Meaning Off Sound Off
constellation C2+
/ˌkɑnstəˈleɪʃən/ a recognized pattern of stars, or any grouping of related things Meaning Off Sound Off
contentment C2+
/kənˈtɛntmənt/ a state of peaceful happiness and satisfaction Meaning Off Sound Off
contrariness C2+
/ˈkɑntrɛrinəs/ the quality of being perversely opposed or difficult Meaning Off Sound Off
conventionalism C2+
/kənˈvɛnʃənəˌlɪzəm/ adherence to convention or established custom Meaning Off Sound Off
conventionality C2+
/kənˌvɛnʃəˈnæləti/ conformity to accepted standards or customs Meaning Off Sound Off
countship C2+
/ˈkaʊntʃɪp/ the rank, title, or domain of a count Meaning Off Sound Off
coventry C2+
/ˈkʌvəntri/ a state of social ostracism, as in 'sent to Coventry' Meaning Off Sound Off
credibleness C2+
/ˈkrɛdəbəlnəs/ the quality of being believable or trustworthy Meaning Off Sound Off
cruelness C2+
/ˈkruəlnəs/ the quality of being cruel; cruelty Meaning Off Sound Off
cupidity C2+
/kjuˈpɪdɪti/ excessive greed for wealth or possessions Meaning Off Sound Off
curliness C2+
/ˈkɜrlinəs/ the quality of being curly Meaning Off Sound Off
currentness C2+
/ˈkɜrəntnəs/ the state of being current or up to date Meaning Off Sound Off
dampness C2+
/ˈdæmpnəs/ the state of being slightly wet Meaning Off Sound Off
dao C2+
/daʊ/ the Tao; the guiding principle or path in Chinese philosophy Meaning Off Sound Off
deadliness C2+
/ˈdɛdlinəs/ the quality of being capable of causing death Meaning Off Sound Off
decadence C2+
/ˈdɛkədəns/ moral or cultural decline marked by self-indulgence Meaning Off Sound Off
deceptiveness C2+
/dɪˈsɛptɪvnəs/ the quality of being misleading or deceptive Meaning Off Sound Off
decisiveness C2+
/dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ the quality of being firm and prompt in deciding Meaning Off Sound Off
deepness C2+
/ˈdipnəs/ the quality or state of being deep Meaning Off Sound Off
defensiveness C2+
/dɪˈfɛnsɪvnəs/ the quality of being anxiously protective or guarded Meaning Off Sound Off
deference C2+
/ˈdɛfərəns/ respectful submission to another's judgment or wishes Meaning Off Sound Off
defiance C2+
/dɪˈfaɪəns/ open resistance to authority or opposition Meaning Off Sound Off
definiteness C2+
/ˈdɛfɪnɪtnəs/ the quality of being clear, exact, or precise Meaning Off Sound Off
deformation C2+
/ˌdifɔrˈmeɪʃən/ a change in shape or distortion from an original form Meaning Off Sound Off
democratism C2+
/dɪˈmɑkrəˌtɪzəm/ adherence to or advocacy of democratic principles and government Meaning Off Sound Off
demoness C2+
/ˈdiːmənɪs/ a female demon or evil spirit Meaning Off Sound Off
denomination C2+
/dɪˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/ a recognized branch of a religion, or a unit of monetary value Meaning Off Sound Off
denouncement C2+
/dɪˈnaʊnsmənt/ a public condemnation or denunciation Meaning Off Sound Off
depersonalization C2+
/diˌpɚsənələˈzeɪʃən/ loss of a sense of personal identity or of reality's familiarity Meaning Off Sound Off
derangement C2+
/dɪˈreɪndʒmənt/ a state of disorder or insanity; mental disturbance Meaning Off Sound Off
despecification C2+
/diˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ the removal or loss of specific detail or specification Meaning Off Sound Off
determinism C2+
/dɪˈtɝmɪˌnɪzəm/ the doctrine that all events are determined by prior causes Meaning Off Sound Off
deviancy C2+
/ˈdiviənsi/ the state of departing from accepted norms, especially of behavior Meaning Off Sound Off
devolution C2+
/ˌdɛvəˈluʃən/ the transfer of power from central to local authority; or degeneration Meaning Off Sound Off
devotedness C2+
/dɪˈvoʊtɪdnɪs/ the quality of being loyal, dedicated, or deeply committed Meaning Off Sound Off
dictatorship C2+
/dɪkˈteɪtɚˌʃɪp/ government by a single ruler with absolute power Meaning Off Sound Off
differentness C2+
/ˈdɪfrəntnɪs/ the quality or state of being different; dissimilarity Meaning Off Sound Off
difficultness C2+
/ˈdɪfɪkəltnɪs/ the quality of being difficult or troublesome Meaning Off Sound Off
diminution C2+
/ˌdɪmɪˈnuʃən/ a reduction in size, extent, or importance Meaning Off Sound Off
discouragement C2+
/dɪˈskɝɪdʒmənt/ a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness Meaning Off Sound Off
discreetness C2+
/dɪˈskritnɪs/ the quality of being careful and prudent in speech or conduct Meaning Off Sound Off
disfigurement C2+
/dɪsˈfɪɡjɚmənt/ a spoiling of appearance; a marring blemish Meaning Off Sound Off
disimprovement C2+
/ˌdɪsɪmˈpruvmənt/ a change for the worse; deterioration Meaning Off Sound Off
disinclination C2+
/ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/ a reluctance or unwillingness to do something Meaning Off Sound Off
disparity C2+
/dɪsˈpɛrəti/ a great difference or inequality between things Meaning Off Sound Off
disrepute C2+
/ˌdɪsrɪˈpjut/ the state of being held in low esteem; a bad reputation Meaning Off Sound Off
dissimulation C2+
/dɪˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃən/ concealment of one's true feelings or motives through pretense Meaning Off Sound Off
dissonance C2+
/ˈdɪsənəns/ a harsh or inharmonious combination of sounds or ideas Meaning Off Sound Off
doggedness C2+
/ˈdɔɡɪdnəs/ persistent determination; tenacity Meaning Off Sound Off
doubtfulness C2+
/ˈdaʊtfəlnəs/ the quality of being uncertain or open to doubt Meaning Off Sound Off
dullness C2+
/ˈdʌlnəs/ the quality of being boring, blunt, or lacking sharpness Meaning Off Sound Off
earliness C2+
/ˈɝlinəs/ the quality of occurring or arriving before the usual time Meaning Off Sound Off
earnestness C2+
/ˈɝnəstnəs/ sincere and serious conviction or intensity of purpose Meaning Off Sound Off
ebullience C2+
/ɪˈbʊljəns/ the quality of being cheerful and full of energy Meaning Off Sound Off
edifyingness C2+
/ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋnəs/ the quality of being morally instructive or uplifting Meaning Off Sound Off
elaborateness C2+
/ɪˈlæbɚətnəs/ the quality of being intricately detailed or complex Meaning Off Sound Off
eloquentness C2+
/ˈɛləkwəntnəs/ the quality of being fluent and persuasive in speech Meaning Off Sound Off
emblem C2+
/ˈɛmbləm/ a symbol representing a quality, group, or idea Meaning Off Sound Off
emptiness C2+
/ˈɛmptinəs/ the state of containing nothing or lacking meaning Meaning Off Sound Off
encumberment C2+
/ɛnˈkʌmbɚmənt/ the state of being burdened or hindered (rare) Meaning Off Sound Off
enemyship C2+
/ˈɛnəmiˌʃɪp/ the state or relationship of being enemies (rare) Meaning Off Sound Off
enticement C2+
/ɛnˈtaɪsmənt/ something that attracts or tempts; an allurement Meaning Off Sound Off
entireness C2+
/ɛnˈtaɪɚnəs/ the quality of being whole or complete; totality Meaning Off Sound Off
equipoise C2+
/ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz/ a state of equilibrium or balance between opposing forces Meaning Off Sound Off
essentialism C2+
/ɪˈsɛnʃəˌlɪzəm/ the view that things have a fixed set of essential underlying properties Meaning Off Sound Off
everydayness C2+
/ˌɛvriˈdeɪnəs/ the quality of being ordinary, routine, or commonplace Meaning Off Sound Off
exacerbation C2+
/ɪɡˌzæsɚˈbeɪʃən/ a worsening or intensification of a condition or problem Meaning Off Sound Off
excellency C2+
/ˈɛksələnsi/ a title of honor for high officials, or the quality of excellence Meaning Off Sound Off
excruciation C2+
/ɪkˌskruʃiˈeɪʃən/ intense physical or mental torment; agony Meaning Off Sound Off
exemption C2+
/ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/ the state of being freed from an obligation; an instance of this Meaning Off Sound Off
exhibitionism C2+
/ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ the tendency to display oneself or behave so as to attract attention Meaning Off Sound Off
expertness C2+
/ˈɛkspɚtnəs/ the quality of being expert; skill or proficiency Meaning Off Sound Off
explication C2+
/ˌɛksplɪˈkeɪʃən/ a detailed analysis or explanation of a text or idea Meaning Off Sound Off
extermination C2+
/ɪkˌstɜrmɪˈneɪʃən/ the complete destruction or eradication of something Meaning Off Sound Off
fabulousness C2+
/ˈfæbjələsnəs/ the quality of being extraordinary, marvelous, or legendary Meaning Off Sound Off
failing C2+
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ a weakness or shortcoming in character or ability Meaning Off Sound Off
faithfulness C2+
/ˈfeɪθfəlnəs/ the quality of being loyal, accurate, or constant Meaning Off Sound Off
falseness C2+
/ˈfɔlsnəs/ the quality of being untrue, deceitful, or disloyal Meaning Off Sound Off
famousness C2+
/ˈfeɪməsnəs/ the state of being widely known or celebrated Meaning Off Sound Off
fanaticism C2+
/fəˈnætɪˌsɪzəm/ excessive, uncritical zeal, especially in religion or politics Meaning Off Sound Off
fastness C2+
/ˈfæstnəs/ a secure stronghold, or the quality of being firmly fixed Meaning Off Sound Off
fatalism C2+
/ˈfeɪtəlˌɪzəm/ the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable Meaning Off Sound Off
ferity C2+
/ˈfɛrɪti/ the state of being wild, savage, or untamed Meaning Off Sound Off
ferociousness C2+
/fəˈroʊʃəsnəs/ the quality of being fierce, savage, or violently intense Meaning Off Sound Off
feverishness C2+
/ˈfivərɪʃnəs/ the state of being feverish or restlessly excited Meaning Off Sound Off
fiendishness C2+
/ˈfindɪʃnəs/ the quality of being cruelly wicked or devilishly clever Meaning Off Sound Off
firth C2+
/fɜrθ/ a narrow inlet of the sea, especially in Scotland Meaning Off Sound Off
fission C2+
/ˈfɪʃən/ the splitting of an atomic nucleus or a cell into parts Meaning Off Sound Off
fixedness C2+
/ˈfɪksɪdnəs/ the state of being firmly set, immovable, or unchanging Meaning Off Sound Off

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