Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with D
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disgraced
adjhaving lost respect or honor because of something one has done
disgraceful
adjcausing or deserving a loss of respect and approval; shocking and unacceptable.
disgracefully
advin a way that is very bad, unacceptable, or shocking and causes someone to lose the respect of others
disgruntle
vTo make someone feel dissatisfied and annoyed.
disgruntled
adjAnnoyed and disappointed because something is not as good as expected, or because someone has been treated unfairly.
disgruntlement
nA feeling of being annoyed, disappointed, and dissatisfied.
disguise
vTo change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you.
disguised
adjhaving changed one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
disgust
na very strong feeling of dislike or disapproval for something or someone because it is unpleasant or offensive.
disgusted
adjFeeling a strong sense of dislike and disapproval, often mixed with nausea.
disgustedly
advin a way that shows strong disapproval or revulsion
disgusting
adjArousing revulsion or strong indignation; extremely unpleasant or offensive.
disgustingly
advin an extremely unpleasant or offensive way
dish
nA shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food.
dish-washing
nThe act or process of cleaning plates, glasses, and other eating utensils.
dishabille
nthe state of being only partly or carelessly dressed
disharmonious
adjlacking in harmony; not in agreement or accord; discordant.
disharmony
nA lack of agreement or harmony; a state of conflict or discord.
dishcloth
nA cloth used for washing dishes.
dishearten
vTo cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage.
disheartened
adjhaving lost determination or confidence; discouraged.
disheartening
adjCausing someone to lose determination or confidence; discouraging.
dishevel
vTo make (a person's hair or clothes) untidy.
disheveled
adj(of a person's hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered.
dishevelled
adj(of a person's hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered.
dishevelment
nthe state of being untidy, disordered, or in disarray, especially of hair or clothing.
dishonest
adjbehaving or tending to behave in a way that is not truthful or sincere.
dishonestly
advin a manner that is deceitful or not truthful; intended to deceive.
dishonesty
nbehaviour that is not honest, such as lying or cheating.
dishonor
nLoss of respect or reputation; shame and disgrace.
dishonorable
adjnot deserving respect or trust; morally unacceptable.
dishonorably
advin a manner that brings shame or disgrace; without honor.
dishonored
adjHaving lost honor or respect; brought into disgrace.
dishpan
nA large pan or basin used for washing dishes.
dishrag
nA cloth used for washing dishes.
dishtowel
na cloth used for drying dishes after they have been washed
dishware
nPlates, bowls, cups, and other containers used for serving and eating food.
dishwasher
nA machine for washing dishes automatically.
dishwasher-safe
adj(of an object, especially tableware or kitchenware) designed to withstand the conditions of a mechanical dishwasher without being damaged.
dishwashing
nThe act or process of washing dishes, plates, and other kitchen utensils.
dishwater
nWater in which dishes have been or are to be washed.
dishy
adj(informal, especially of a person) sexually attractive
disillusion
vto disappoint someone by making them realize that a belief or ideal they held is not true or good
disillusioned
adjdisappointed because you have discovered that someone or something is not as good as you had believed
disillusionment
na feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
disincentive
na factor, especially a financial disadvantage, that discourages a particular action.
disinclination
na feeling of not wanting to do something; a lack of willingness
disinclined
adjnot wanting to do something; lacking willingness
disinfect
vTo clean something using a substance that kills bacteria and germs.
disinfectant
nA chemical substance that is used to destroy harmful bacteria and viruses, especially on surfaces and equipment.
disinfection
nThe process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, in order to destroy bacteria that cause disease.
disinflation
na reduction in the rate of inflation.
disinformation
nfalse information which is deliberately intended to mislead people, especially for political purposes.
disingenuous
adjnot sincere, especially when pretending to know less about something than you really do
disingenuously
advin a manner that is not sincere or honest, especially by pretending to know less about something than one really does.
disingenuousness
nthe quality of being disingenuous; insincerity or deceitfulness, especially by pretending to know less about something than one really does.
disinherit
vTo prevent someone, especially one's child, from inheriting one's property or title.
disinherited
adjdeprived of the right to inherit, especially by a legal act.
disinhibition
nThe reduction or loss of normal social or psychological restraints on behavior, often leading to impulsive or unrestrained actions.
disintegrate
vto break into many small pieces or parts, or to make something do this
disintegrated
vBroke into many small parts or pieces
disintegrating
vBreaking up into small parts, typically as a result of decay or loss of cohesion.
disintegration
nThe process of losing cohesion or strength and breaking up into smaller parts or pieces.
disinter
vTo dig up something that has been buried, especially a dead body.
disinterest
nlack of interest; indifference
disinterested
adjnot influenced by personal feelings or by the chance of getting some advantage for yourself; fair and objective
disinterestedly
advin a manner that is not influenced by personal advantage or self-interest; impartially.
disinterestedness
nthe quality of being able to judge a situation fairly because you are not influenced by personal involvement or advantage
disinvestment
nthe action or process of withdrawing investments from a country, company, or asset, often for political or ethical reasons.
disjoin
vto separate or become separated; to disconnect or detach.
disjoint
vto separate or disconnect the parts of something, especially at the joints.
disjointed
adjlacking a coherent sequence or connection; disconnected.
disjunct
adjDisconnected or distinct in form or concept.
disjunction
nA lack of connection or consistency; a sharp separation or contrast.
disjunctive
adjserving or tending to disconnect or separate.
disjuncture
nA lack of connection or continuity; a disjunction.
disk
nA flat, thin, round object.
disk-drive
nA device in a computer that reads data from and writes data to a disk.
disk-shaped
adjHaving the flat, circular form of a disk.
diskette
nA small, flexible magnetic disk enclosed in a rectangular plastic case, used for storing data from a computer.
dislike
vto not like someone or something
disliked
vto not like someone or something; to find someone or something unpleasant or disagreeable.
dislocate
vTo put a bone out of its correct position in a joint.
dislocated
adj(Of a bone or joint) forced out of its normal position.
dislocation
nAn injury in which a bone is forced out of its normal position in a joint.
dislodge
vto force or knock something out of its position or place.
disloyal
adjNot loyal or faithful; failing to support or be true to a person, country, or principle to which one has obligations.
disloyalty
nThe quality or state of being disloyal; a disloyal act.
dismal
adjCausing or showing a lack of cheer; depressing, gloomy, or dreary.
dismally
advin a manner that causes gloom or depression
dismantle
vto take a machine or structure apart so that it is in separate pieces
dismantled
vTo take a machine or structure apart into its separate pieces.
dismantlement
nthe act of taking a machine or structure apart so that it is in separate pieces.
dismantling
vtaking a machine or structure to pieces
dismay
nA feeling of unhappiness and disappointment.
dismayed
adjFeeling very worried, disappointed, or upset because of something unpleasant or unexpected that has happened.
dismaying
adjcausing someone to feel consternation and distress; alarming or upsetting.
dismayingly
advIn a manner that causes someone to feel consternation and distress.
dismember
vTo cut or tear the limbs from a body.
dismembered
verb (past tense, past participle)To cut or tear off the limbs or parts of a body.
dismemberment
nthe act of cutting or tearing the limbs from a body.
dismiss
vTo decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering
dismissal
nthe act of ordering or allowing someone to leave.
dismissed
vTo decide that something or someone is not important or worth considering.
dismissive
adjShowing that you think something or someone is not important and not worth considering
dismissively
advIn a manner that shows a lack of interest or respect; in a way that suggests something is unworthy of consideration.
dismount
vTo get down from something such as a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle.
disneyesque
adjresembling or characteristic of the films, animations, theme parks, or artistic style created by walt disney or the walt disney company, especially in being idealized, sentimental, or fantastical.
disobedience
nThe act of refusing or failing to obey rules, laws, or someone in authority.
disobedient
adjrefusing to obey rules or someone in authority
disobey
vTo refuse or fail to follow a command, rule, or someone in authority.
disorder
nA state of confusion and lack of order.
disordered
adjnot arranged in a neat or orderly way; untidy or chaotic.
disorderly
adjlacking organization; untidy or messy.
disorganization
nA lack of proper planning, order, or system; a state of confusion.
disorganize
vto make something less ordered or more confused; to destroy the organization of something.
disorganized
adjNot properly planned and controlled; lacking order or organization.
disorient
vto make someone lose their sense of direction and feel confused about where they are
disorientated
adjHaving lost one's sense of direction; feeling confused and not knowing where you are or what is happening.
disorientation
nA state of mental confusion or loss of bearings, making one unable to tell where they are or which direction they are going.