English words starting with H

the unpleasant physical effects after drinking too much alcohol, such as a headache and stomach sickness.

A loop, coil, or length of rope, yarn, or similar material, especially one that is coiled or looped for storage.

to have a strong and continual desire for something

A strong feeling of wanting something.

a small square of soft fabric, typically used for wiping the nose or face; a handkerchief.

a handkerchief

Dishonest, suspicious, or underhanded behavior.

Relating to the former British royal house of Hanover or to the German city and region of Hanover.

Relating to the Hanseatic League or its members.

a light two-wheeled covered carriage pulled by one horse, with the driver's seat high up at the back.

Any of a group of RNA viruses carried by rodents and capable of causing severe febrile diseases in humans, such as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome.

An exclamation used to express triumph, surprise, or enthusiasm, often in digital communication.

In Hawaii, a person who is not a native Hawaiian, especially a white person of European or American descent.

A chance happening or event; luck, fortune.

lacking any obvious principle of organization; random

in a manner lacking any obvious principle of organization or planning; randomly.

Unfortunate and deserving pity

in an unfortunate or unlucky manner

(of a cell or nucleus) having a single set of unpaired chromosomes.

A set of DNA variations, or alleles, that are inherited together from a single parent.

to take place, especially without being planned

an event or occurrence, especially one that is unusual or interesting.

a situation or event that seems to happen by chance

in a happy way; with a feeling of pleasure or contentment.

the state of perfect and permanent happiness, especially as the conventional ending of a fairy tale.

the state of feeling or showing pleasure

feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

carefree and unconcerned about the future

A period of time, usually in the late afternoon or early evening, when a bar or restaurant sells drinks at reduced prices.

Relating to the sense of touch or to the perception and manipulation of objects using the sense of touch.

The science and technology relating to the sense of touch and the perception and manipulation of objects using this sense.

a long, loud, and aggressive speech, especially one delivered in public.

To annoy or worry someone by putting pressure on them or saying or doing unpleasant things to them.

feeling or looking strained, tired, and anxious as a result of having too many demands made on one.

A person who subjects someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, especially persistently or regularly.

aggressive pressure or intimidation.

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.

to keep a thought, feeling, or idea in your mind for a long time, especially a negative one

the official in charge of a harbor.

an area of water on the coast where ships and boats can shelter, often with structures like piers and warehouses.

solid, firm, and not easily broken, bent, or pierced

(of a rule or distinction) fixed and definitive; not to be set aside or violated.

A person who is very strict, tough, or uncompromising, especially in a position of authority.

tough and cynical because of difficult past experiences.

having a hard, firm, or rigid physical structure, especially describing an insect or other arthropod with a tough exoskeleton.

(of an egg) boiled until the white and the yolk are solid

Very aggressive, energetic, and determined in pursuing goals or success.

(of an egg) boiled until both the white and yolk are solid.

a printed version on paper of data held in a computer.

Very committed to a belief or activity; uncompromising and extreme.

The money of a politically and economically stable country that is widely accepted for international transactions.

A rigid magnetic disk used for storing computer data.

Habitually drinking large amounts of alcohol.

A device in a computer that is used for storing data

very aggressive, determined, and ambitious in trying to achieve success

Gained through a lot of hard work and effort.

Describing a style of abstract painting characterized by clearly defined, sharp-edged geometric forms and flat areas of color.

having a sharp, clearly defined, and often severe or uncompromising quality

Having a cold, unfriendly, or unsympathetic expression in one's eyes.

showing no sympathy or kindness; having a severe or unsympathetic expression.

Achieved or won only after a great deal of effort or struggle.

a protective hat, especially one worn by construction workers

Practical, realistic, and determined; not influenced by emotions.

Lacking sympathy or feeling for others; unfeeling, cruel.

describing something, especially journalism or criticism, that is direct, forceful, and uncompromising in its approach.

Unwilling to change your ideas or opinions, especially in politics; taking a very strict or extreme position.

a person, especially in politics, who adheres rigidly to a set of ideas or policies and is unwilling to change or compromise.

having a severe, stern, or unfriendly appearance

Used to describe someone or something that is consistently unfortunate or unsuccessful.

Relating to or involving money that is backed by a tangible asset, such as gold, or that is difficult to obtain or borrow.

Having well-developed, firm, and prominent muscles.

practical, determined, and not influenced by emotions in making decisions

partially or completely deaf; having a hearing impairment.

An erection of the penis.

(of soil, snow, etc.) pressed or beaten down into a firm, dense mass.

Characterized by or involving a lot of energetic, excessive, and often wild partying and consumption of alcohol or drugs.

experiencing great difficulty, especially because of a lack of money or time

Holding or relating to the most conservative or reactionary views within a right-wing political group.

A loud, forceful style of rock music with a heavy beat and simple melodies, often featuring electric guitars.

involving hard work and struggle to achieve a basic living or to succeed, especially because of poverty or difficult conditions.

a method of selling that uses forceful, insistent, or aggressive persuasion.

Having a hard, protective outer covering.

Having a hard outer shell or case.

Having a hard, firm, and often smooth outer layer or covering.

(Of a baseball pitcher) characterized by throwing the ball at very high velocity.

Difficult to locate or obtain; not commonly available.

Difficult to access, contact, or obtain.

(of a pattern of behaviour or thinking) existing from birth and not able to be changed

achieved only after a lot of effort or difficulty

(of a person) putting a lot of effort and care into your work

A book with a stiff, strong cover.

A game of baseball using a hard ball, as opposed to softball.

tough, cynical, and not easily affected by difficult experiences.

A stiff board made of compressed and treated wood fibers.

(of a book) having a stiff, strong cover

to become firm, stiff, or solid, or to make something become firm, stiff, or solid

made or become hard or harder

A substance that is added to something (such as a paint, glue, or resin) to make it hard or to help it harden more quickly.

the process of becoming or making something hard or solid.

Suffering the most severe damage, loss, or negative effects in a particular situation.

putting in more effort and diligence than anyone or anything else

a rigid protective helmet, typically worn by construction workers, factory workers, and miners.

Stubborn and unwilling to change your ideas or opinions.

boldness and daring; courage

The ability to endure difficult or challenging conditions.

almost not; only just

the quality or condition of being hard, firm, or solid.

a hardened layer of soil, especially one with a high clay content, that is largely impervious to water and plant roots.

The man-made, inanimate, and durable elements of a landscape or garden, such as paths, walls, patios, and decks.

A situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc.

a hard, dry biscuit or bread, formerly eaten by sailors and soldiers.

a car with a rigid, fixed roof, especially one that is not a convertible.

The physical parts of a computer or electronic system.

the wood from a broad-leaved tree (such as oak, ash, or beech) as distinguished from that of conifers

able to survive difficult or harsh conditions; robust.

A fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having long hind legs and typically living in a form in open country.

(of a person or idea) foolish; not practical or sensible

A member of any of various Orthodox Jewish sects characterized by strict adherence to religious law and tradition, separation from secular society, and often distinctive dress.

Strictly orthodox Jews who reject modern secular culture and maintain traditional Jewish law and customs.