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neglectful
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insensitive
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thoughtless
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careless
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lazy
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cruel
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envious
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jealous
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hateful
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pessimistic
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inconsiderate
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inflexible
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unstable
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reckless
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arrogant
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calculating
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unresponsive
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disorganized
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stubborn
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hostile
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emotional
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useless
neglectful
(insouciant)

(insouciant)

négligent

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/nɪˈɡɫɛktfəɫ/
Adjectif

failing to provide enough attention and care

synonyminattentive
insensitive
insensible

insensible

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/ˌɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/, /ˌɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
Adjectif

not caring about other people's feelings

antonymsensitive
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The politician's insensitive remarks about poverty sparked widespread outrage.
Her insensitive actions toward her friend strained their relationship.
She regretted her insensitive comment as soon as it left her mouth.
insensitive
thoughtless
(despensé)

(despensé)

irréfléchi

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/ˈθɔtɫəs/
Adjectif

acting without considering the consequences or the feelings of others

antonymthoughtful
careless
(négligente)

(négligente)

négligent

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/ˈkɛɹɫəs/
Adjectif

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

antonymcareful
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The careless driver ran a red light.
Her careless spending led to financial problems.
He lost his keys due to his careless habit of not checking his pockets.
careless
lazy
paresseux

paresseux

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/ˈɫeɪzi/
Adjectif

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

synonymfaineant
synonymindolent
synonymotiose
synonymslothful
synonymwork-shy
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The lazy student consistently skipped classes and failed to complete assignments on time.
Her room was always messy because she was too lazy to tidy up after herself.
The employee's lazy work ethic resulted in missed deadlines and subpar performance evaluations.
lazy
cruel
cruel

cruel

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/ˈkɹuəɫ/, /ˈkɹuɫ/
Adjectif

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

synonymbarbarous
synonymbrutal
synonymfell
synonymroughshod
synonymsavage
synonymvicious
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The cruel bully tormented his classmates daily, enjoying their distress.
She showed her cruel nature by neglecting her pet's basic needs.
The cruel dictator oppressed his people, showing no mercy to those who opposed him.
cruel
envious
(jaloux)

(jaloux)

envieux

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/ˈɛnviəs/
Adjectif

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

synonymcovetous
synonymjealous
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His envious glances at his coworker's promotion were hard to miss.
He felt envious watching his neighbor drive away in a brand new sports car.
She couldn't help but feel envious of her friend's luxurious vacation photos.
envious
jealous
jaloux

jaloux

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/ˈdʒɛɫəs/
Adjectif

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

synonymcovetous
synonymenvious
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She was jealous of her sister's success.
I'm so jealous of your vacation plans.
He felt jealous when he saw his best friend talking to his crush.
jealous
hateful
(détestable)

(détestable)

haineux

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/ˈheɪtfəɫ/
Adjectif

characterized by strong feelings of dislike and annoyance

synonymmean
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His hateful remarks towards his classmates caused tension in the classroom.
The politician's speech was filled with hateful rhetoric, stirring up anger among the audience.
The online forum was flooded with hateful comments directed at individuals with differing opinions.
hateful
pessimistic
pessimiste

pessimiste

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/ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪk/
Adjectif

having or showing a negative view of the future and always waiting for something bad to happen

antonymoptimistic
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The pessimistic tone of his writing reflected the author's bleak perspective on life.
The pessimistic outlook of the team members dampened morale and productivity.
He had a pessimistic view of the economy, believing that a recession was imminent.
pessimistic
inconsiderate
(irrespectueux)

(irrespectueux)

inconsidéré

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/ɪnkənsˈɪdɚɹət/
Adjectif

(of a person) lacking or having no respect or regard for others' feelings or rights

antonymconsiderate
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The inconsiderate choice of loud music late at night disturbed the neighbors.
It was inconsiderate of him to forget her birthday without even sending a card.
inconsiderate
inflexible
(rigide)

(rigide)

inflexible

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/ˌɪnˈfɫɛksəbəɫ/
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reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

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He's an inflexible negotiator, unwilling to adjust his terms even slightly.
She's known for being inflexible when it comes to scheduling meetings outside of business hours.
The negotiators found him inflexible and unwilling to consider alternative solutions.
unstable
instable

instable

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/ənˈsteɪbəɫ/
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displaying unpredictable and sudden changes in emotions and behavior

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She struggled with an unstable temperament, often alternating between extreme joy and deep despair.
His relationships were strained due to his unpredictable and unstable behavior.
Living with an unstable roommate caused tension in the household, as his mood swings could be intense and sudden.
unstable
reckless
téméraire

téméraire

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/ˈɹɛkɫəs/
Adjectif

not caring about the possible results of one's actions that could be dangerous

synonymfoolhardy
synonymheady
synonymrash
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The reckless adventurer ignored safety protocols, leading to a dangerous situation.
The reckless teenager jumped off the cliff into the water without checking for hazards below.
The reckless hiker ventured into the wilderness unprepared, leading to a dangerous situation.
reckless
arrogant
arrogant

arrogant

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/ˈɛɹəɡənt/
Adjectif

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

synonymchesty
synonymself-important
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She came across as arrogant when she dismissed their suggestions.
Her arrogant demeanor alienated her from her peers, leaving her with few friends.
The company's CEO was known for his arrogant behavior, which created a toxic work environment.
arrogant
calculating
(manipulateur)

(manipulateur)

calculateur

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/ˈkæɫkjəˌɫeɪtɪŋ/
Adjectif

intentionally planning and acting for one's own benefit, often in a cunning or manipulative way

unresponsive
(insensible)

(insensible)

indifférent

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/ˌənɹiˈspɑnsɪv/
Adjectif

distant and uncaring toward other people

disorganized
(mal organisé)

(mal organisé)

désorganisé

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/dɪˈsɔɹɡəˌnaɪzd/
Adjectif

lacking structure and struggling to manage tasks and time efficiently

antonymorganized
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Her disorganized approach to the project caused multiple delays.
His disorganized schedule made it difficult to keep appointments.
disorganized
stubborn
têtu

têtu

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/ˈstəbɝn/
Adjectif

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

synonymobstinate
synonymunregenerate
antonymdocile
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His stubborn insistence on doing things his own way often caused delays in the project.
Her stubborn refusal to compromise led to frequent arguments with her colleagues.
Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained stubborn in his belief that he was always right.
stubborn
hostile
hostile

hostile

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/ˈhɑstəɫ/, /hɑˈstaɪɫ/
Adjectif

unfriendly or aggressive toward others

antonymamicable
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His hostile attitude towards newcomers created a tense atmosphere in the office.
The hostile driver honked and shouted at pedestrians for crossing the street.
The hostile coworker made it challenging for others to collaborate effectively.
hostile
emotional
(sensible)

(sensible)

émotif

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/ˈiˌmoʊʃənəɫ/, /ɪˈmoʊʃənəɫ/
Adjectif

(of people) easily affected by or tend to express strong feelings and emotions

synonymaroused
synonymexcited
synonymworked up
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He gets emotional whenever he talks about his childhood memories.
The emotional teenager struggled to control her anger when faced with disappointment.
As an emotional caregiver, he was empathetic and attentive to the needs of those under his care.
emotional
useless
(sans but)

(sans but)

inutile

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/ˈjusɫəs/
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lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

antonymuseful
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His outdated skills were useless in the modern job market.
The expired medication was useless and had to be disposed of properly.
The broken watch was useless and couldn't tell time anymore.
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