Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Smart
Opposite: Stupid
She is an intelligent student who always gets good grades
Pronunciation: /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Dull
Opposite: Intelligent
The unintelligent remarks made by the politician caused controversy
Pronunciation: /ˈplɛzənt/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Enjoyable
Opposite: Unpleasant
The weather was pleasant for our picnic in the park
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈplɛzənt/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Disagreeable
Opposite: Pleasant
The smell in the room was very unpleasant
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛːfəl/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Diligent
Opposite: Careless
She was very careful while crossing the busy street
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛːləs/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Reckless
Opposite: Careful
He was careless with his words and ended up hurting her feelings
Pronunciation: /pəˈlaɪt/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Courteous
Opposite: Rude
She is always polite and never interrupts others while they are speaking
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpəlaɪt/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Rude
Opposite: Polite
His impolite comments offended many people at the party
Pronunciation: /ˈjuːʒʊəl/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Common
Opposite: Unusual
It is usual for him to go for a run every morning
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈjuːʒʊəl/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Rare
Opposite: Usual
It is unusual for her to be late to work
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpliːt/
Part of speech: Adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Past tense is “completed”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Synonym: Whole
Opposite: Incomplete
The construction of the building is now complete
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Partial
Opposite: Complete
The report is incomplete without the financial data
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒpjʊlə/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Well-liked
Opposite: Unpopular
The popular singer had a sold-out concert
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Disliked
Opposite: Popular
His unpopular opinions caused him to lose many friends
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒsəbl/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Feasible
Opposite: Impossible
It is possible to finish this project by the deadline
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Unfeasible
Opposite: Possible
It is impossible to solve this problem without more information
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːməl/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Proper
Opposite: Informal
The dress code for the event is formal attire
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔːməl/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Casual
Opposite: Formal
The meeting was informal and allowed for open discussion
Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪv/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Living
Opposite: Dead
The patient is alive and recovering well
Pronunciation: /dɛd/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Deader” (comparative form), “deadest” (superlative form)
Formal or Informal: Formal
Countable or Uncountable: Countable in some contexts (e.g., “The deader” as a comparative), uncountable in others (e.g., “The situation is dead.”)
Synonym: Lifeless, deceased
Opposite: Alive, lively
The tree was completely dead
The battery in my phone is dead