Describing Qualities

prepotent C2

/ˌpriːˈpoʊtənt/ having exceptional power, authority, or influence; dominant over others M S

confrontationally C2

In an aggressive, argument-seeking way. M S

composedly C2

/kəmˈpoʊ.zɪd.li/ In a composed manner. M S

impressionistically C2

In a way based on personal impressions rather than careful facts. M S

saltatory C2

/ˈsæltəˌtɔːri/ relating to, adapted for, or characterized by leaping M S

evokingly C2

M S

anticlimactically C2

In a way that is disappointing because it is much less exciting than expected. M S

deviantly C2

M S

bereftly C2

M S

unharried C2

Free from pressure, worry, or harassment. M S

vestigially C2

In a way that survives only as a small trace of something once larger. M S

patchily C2

In an uneven or incomplete way, with some parts done well and others poorly M S

inchoately C2

In a way that is only just beginning and not yet fully formed M S

amorphously C2

In a way that has no clear shape, form, or structure. M S

counterproductively C2

In a way that works against the goal you are trying to achieve. M S

unexceptionally C2

In an ordinary, unremarkable way; without anything special. M S

inexorability C2

The quality of being impossible to stop, prevent, or persuade. M S

autarky C2

/ˈɔː.tɑːr.ki/ the characteristic or condition of self-sufficiency, usually applied to states, societies, or economic systems M S

cachet C2

/kæˈʃeɪ/ prestige or high status, often associated with a particular quality or characteristic M S

experthood C2

/ˈɛkspɜːrtˌhʊd/ the state or condition of being an expert in a particular field or subject M S

meretriciousness C2

/ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəsnəs/ the quality of being superficially attractive but lacking real value or integrity M S

quixotically C2

/kwɪkˈsɑtɪkli/ in a manner that is exceedingly idealistic or unrealistic, often without regard for practicality M S

retcon C2

/ˈrɛtˌkɑn/ to revise or reinterpret a fictional work's storyline, often to maintain continuity or update it M S

sclerotic C2

/skləˈɹɑtɪk/ relating to or affected by sclerosis, a condition characterized by hardening of tissue M S

insuperably C2

to an insuperable degree M S

exiguity C2

/ɛɡziˈɡjuiti/ the quality of being meager M S

indistinguishability C2

/ˌɪndɪˌstɪŋɡwɪʃəˈbɪləti/ the quality or state of being impossible to distinguish from something else M S

consentaneous C2

/ˌkɑːn.sənˈteɪ.ni.əs/ in agreement or harmony with something; consistent or suitable M S

incongenial C2

/ˌɪn.kənˈdʒiː.ni.əl/ unpleasant or unsuited to a person's character, tastes, or abilities M S

cobalt blue C2

/ˈkoʊ.bɑːlt ˌbluː/ a strong, vivid blue color, often with a slightly greenish cast M S

citron green C2

/ˈsɪt.rən ˌɡriːn/ a light greenish-yellow color with a muted or slightly gray cast M S

turquoise blue C2

/ˈtɝː.kwɔɪz ˌbluː/ a light greenish-blue color that is somewhat paler and bluer than typical turquoise M S

precipitance C2

/prɪˈsɪpɪtəns/ excessive or reckless haste in action or judgment; precipitancy M S

encrimson C2

/ɪnˈkɹɪm.zən/ literary: to make, dye, or stain something crimson or deep red M S

cupreous C2

/ˈkjuːpriəs/ having the reddish-brown color or metallic sheen of polished copper M S

unskillfully C2

/ʌnˈskɪlfəli/ in a way that lacks skill, competence, or dexterity M S

inveteracy C2

/ɪnˈvɛtərəsi/ the quality or state of being long-established, obstinate, or deeply persistent M S

plumose C2

/ˈpluːˌmoʊs/ covered with, bearing, or consisting of feathers or plumes M S

testaceous C2

/tɛˈsteɪʃəs/ zoology and botany: dull brick-red, orange-brown, or yellowish-brown in color M S

coriaceous C2

/ˌkɔːriˈeɪʃəs/ having a tough, thick, or flexible texture resembling leather, especially in a leaf, shell, or skin M S

extensile C2

/ɪkˈstensɪl/ capable of being stretched, extended, or protruded, especially as an anatomical structure M S

acuminate C2

/əˈkjuːmənət/ tapering gradually to a long, narrow point, especially in botanical or zoological description M S

bifid C2

/ˈbaɪfɪd/ split or cleft into two principal parts or lobes M S

lyrate C2

/ˈlaɪreɪt/ shaped like a lyre, especially with two outward curves that turn inward toward their ends M S

sulcate C2

/ˈsʌlkeɪt/ anatomy, botany, or zoology: marked with one or more deep, narrow grooves or furrows M S

unmanipulated C2

/ˌʌnməˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪd/ not handled, altered, controlled, or artificially arranged M S

flexuous C2

/ˈflɛkʃ(ə)wəs/ having turns or windings M S

gibbosity C2

/ɡɪˈbɑsəti/ the state of being convex or noticeably bulging M S

unideal C2

/ˌʌnaɪˈdiːəl/ not ideal; lacking an elevated, perfect, or exemplary quality M S

unlaborious C2

/ˌʌnləˈbɔriəs/ not requiring or involving much labor or effort M S

diaphaneity C2

/ˌdaɪəfəˈniəti/ the quality of being transparent or allowing light to pass through M S

serendipitous C2

/ˌsɛ.ɹɛnˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/ happening by chance in a way that brings a useful or welcome discovery M S