Adjectives of Cause and Result - Adjectives of Temporary Result

These adjectives describe the result of an action that is subject to change as a result of other actions.

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Adjectives of Cause and Result
authorized [adjective]

officially permitted or approved by a recognized authority

Ex: The repair work was carried out by an authorized technician from the manufacturer .
unauthorized [adjective]

not officially permitted or approved by a recognized authority

Ex: The software installation was unauthorized and violated company policy .
licensed [adjective]

officially permitted or authorized by a recognized authority, often through the granting of a license

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classified [adjective]

organized into categories or classes

Ex: The museum displayed its classified artifacts by region and period .
unexplained [adjective]

lacking a clear reason or understanding and left without an explanation

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integrated [adjective]

combined or merged to form one entity or introduced into another system

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generalized [adjective]

not specialized or adapted to a specific function or environment

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coordinated [adjective]

functioning as a unified unit, with various parts or elements working together harmoniously

Ex: The coordinated response of emergency services saved lives during the natural disaster .
featured [adjective]

prominently presented or highlighted, often as a main attraction or focus

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opposed [adjective]

trying to stop something because one strongly disagrees with it

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unintended [adjective]

happening without being planned or deliberately caused

Ex: The joke had an unintended effect , causing offense to some audience members .
intended [adjective]

planned, desired, or aimed for as a specific goal or objective

Ex: The email was sent to the intended recipient with important instructions for the upcoming meeting .
united [adjective]

(of groups or people) acting together and in agreement

Ex: Despite their differences , the family remained united in times of adversity , providing unwavering support to one another .
connected [adjective]

linked or associated with others

Ex: The interconnected devices formed a connected network , allowing seamless communication between them .
disconnected [adjective]

separated or divided, often resulting in a lack of unity or cohesion

Ex: The sudden relocation to a new city left her feeling disconnected from her familiar surroundings and support network .
attached [adjective]

physically connected or joined to something

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centralized [adjective]

having control or decision-making concentrated in a single location or authority

Ex: The university 's centralized admissions office handled all applications and enrollment processes for undergraduate programs .
decentralized [adjective]

spreading control or decision-making across multiple locations or entities instead of concentrating it in one central authority

Ex: The cryptocurrency operates on a decentralized network , with transactions verified by multiple users rather than a central authority .
weighted [adjective]

adjusting values or proportions to give more importance to certain factors relative to others

Ex: The weighted voting system ensures that shareholders with more shares have a greater say in company decisions .
diversified [adjective]

including a variety of different elements or components

Ex: The school curriculum was diversified to incorporate a range of subjects and teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students .
improved [adjective]

making something better or more valuable, leading to greater satisfaction or profit

Ex: The renovation project led to an improved layout of the office space , creating a more efficient and comfortable working environment .
enhanced [adjective]

improved in value, quality, or performance

Ex: The enhanced training program for employees resulted in higher productivity and job satisfaction .
protected [adjective]

keeping something safe from harm, loss, or danger

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unprotected [adjective]

lacking defense, security, or shelter

Ex: Without a password , the sensitive documents on the computer were left unprotected from unauthorized access .
controlled [adjective]

managed or regulated according to legal guidelines or regulations

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uncontrolled [adjective]

lacking regulation, restraint, or governance, resulting in chaos, disorder, or wildness

Ex: The uncontrolled anger of the driver resulted in reckless driving behavior and road rage incidents .
regulated [adjective]

controlled or managed according to specific rules or laws

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unregulated [adjective]

not controlled or monitored according to specific rules or laws

Ex: Online forums often remain unregulated , allowing for the spread of misinformation and harmful content .
dignified [adjective]

displaying calmness and seriousness in a manner that deserves respect

Ex: The ceremony was conducted with a dignified solemnity befitting the occasion of honoring fallen heroes .
edited [adjective]

revised or altered to improve clarity, correctness, or quality

Ex: The edited photographs were retouched to remove blemishes and enhance overall quality .
affected [adjective]

impacted or influenced by something or someone

Ex: The affected plants showed signs of wilting due to lack of water .
unaffected [adjective]

remaining unchanged despite external influences

Ex: Despite the chaos around her , she remained unaffected and focused on her goals .
altered [adjective]

changed in some way, but not completely transformed into something else

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shared [adjective]

divided or distributed among multiple individuals or groups

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endangered [adjective]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

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appreciated [adjective]

recognized or valued for a quality, merit, or contribution

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scripted [adjective]

written beforehand, particularly for a play, movie, or broadcast

Ex: The actors followed the scripted lines as they rehearsed their roles for the upcoming movie .
contested [adjective]

referring to disagreements or competitions over something, resulting in disputes or challenges

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expected [adjective]

anticipated or predicted to happen based on previous knowledge or assumptions

Ex: The expected arrival time of the train is 3:00 PM , but there may be delays due to track maintenance .
preconceived [adjective]

(of ideas or opinions) formed before having enough information or experience

Ex: Despite her preconceived doubts , she found the movie to be surprisingly enjoyable .
cursed [adjective]

believed to be deserving of condemnation, often because of bringing problems or misfortune

Ex: Every time I wear this cursed shirt , something bad happens .
involved [adjective]

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

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extended [adjective]

making something longer in time

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unified [adjective]

brought together or combined into a single, cohesive entity

Ex: The diverse group of students formed a unified community through shared goals .
refined [adjective]

made pure by removing impurities through a processing method

Ex: The refined oil underwent several stages of distillation to ensure its purity .
continued [adjective]

carrying on without stopping

Ex: The company 's continued growth led to the expansion of its operations .
sustained [adjective]

remaining at a consistent level over time without interruption

Ex: The athlete 's sustained effort throughout the race resulted in a new personal best .
conflicted [adjective]

experiencing contradictory feelings, thoughts, or emotions, often resulting from having to make a difficult choice

Ex: The character in the novel experienced conflicted emotions , torn between love and duty .