English words starting with I

the state of two or more things being so different that they cannot exist or work together successfully.

not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences

Lack of the necessary skill or ability to do something successfully.

The state of not having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; lack of competence.

not having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully.

in a manner that lacks the skill or ability to do something successfully or satisfactorily.

Not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not finished.

in a way that is not finished or total; lacking some part

the state or condition of not being finished or whole; lacking some necessary part.

the state of not being finished or complete.

the quality or state of being impossible or extremely difficult to understand

impossible or extremely difficult to understand.

in a way that is impossible or extremely difficult to understand

failure to understand something

Not able to be compressed or reduced in volume by pressure.

impossible to imagine or believe

to a degree that is impossible to imagine or believe

not leading to a definite conclusion or result

in a way that does not lead to a definite conclusion or result

The state of being out of place or not in harmony with the surroundings.

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; out of place.

The quality of being strange or not suitable in a particular situation.

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; out of place.

in a way that is strange or does not fit in with what is normal or expected

not important or significant

too small or unimportant to be worth consideration; insignificant.

Not thinking of other people's feelings or needs; thoughtless.

the fact of containing or being made up of parts that are different from each other or do not agree

likely to change frequently or containing parts that do not agree with each other

In a way that is not always the same or does not always happen in the same way; in a way that is not consistent.

unable to be comforted or cheered after a disappointment or loss

in a way that shows someone is too sad to be comforted

not easily seen or noticed; not attracting attention

in a way that is not easily seen or noticed; without attracting attention.

the quality or state of being likely to change frequently or not staying the same

Not staying the same, especially in behavior, mood, or opinion; changeable and unreliable.

Impossible to dispute or argue against; unquestionably true.

the inability to control the excretion of urine or feces.

lacking voluntary control over urination or defecation.

impossible to deny or disprove; unquestionably true.

in a way that is impossible to deny or disprove

a state or condition that causes trouble or difficulty, often involving extra effort or discomfort.

causing trouble or difficulty, especially in relation to what you need or would like to do; not suitable or opportune.

in a way that causes trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

To include something as part of a whole.

(of a company or other organization) formed into a legal corporation.

The process of legally forming a company or corporation.

not composed of matter; having no material existence or form

Not accurate or true; wrong.

in a way that is not accurate, true, or right

The quality or state of being wrong, inaccurate, or not in accordance with fact or truth.

The quality or state of being impossible to correct, reform, or change for the better.

(of a person or their behavior) not able to be changed or reformed; beyond correction.

in a way that cannot be corrected, improved, or reformed

The quality of being morally pure and not susceptible to corruption, especially bribery.

Incapable of being corrupted morally; not susceptible to bribery or dishonest influence.

to become or to make something larger in number, amount, or degree

having become or been made greater in size, amount, or degree

Becoming greater in size, amount, number, or degree

more and more over a period of time

so extreme as to be difficult to believe; astonishing.

to an extreme degree; very

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

unwilling or unable to believe something; showing disbelief

in a way that shows an unwillingness or inability to believe something

A small, often regular, increase or addition, especially one of a series.

relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.

A policy or theory of achieving a goal, especially social or political change, through a series of small, gradual steps rather than sudden, radical change.

in a way that involves making a series of small, regular, or proportionate increases or additions.

to make someone seem guilty of a crime

providing evidence that makes someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

the act of charging someone with a crime; the process of making someone appear guilty of a crime or fault.

A hard outer layer or crust that forms on a surface.

To keep eggs, cells, bacteria, etc. at a suitable temperature so that they develop.

The process of keeping eggs warm so that they develop and hatch.

a piece of hospital equipment in which a very small or weak baby is placed to be kept warm and given oxygen

an evil spirit believed in some folklore to lie on top of people, especially women, while they are sleeping

to fix beliefs or ideas in someone's mind, especially by repeating them often

the process of instilling an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction.

to charge with fault or blame; to incriminate.

The process by which an individual learns the traditional content of a culture and assimilates its practices and values.

the period during which someone holds a particular official position or office.

currently holding a specified office or position.

To become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) because of one's own behavior or actions.

(of a disease or condition) not able to be cured

in a way that cannot be cured or corrected

lacking curiosity or interest; indifferent or unconcerned.

A sudden, brief, and often unwelcome invasion or attack into an area.

a small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear, transmitting vibrations from the malleus to the stapes.

owing money to someone

the condition of owing money, especially a large amount that cannot be easily paid.

behaviour that is morally or sexually offensive

offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or morality, especially in relation to sexual matters.

In a way that offends against accepted standards of decency or modesty.

impossible to read or understand because of being badly written, coded, or damaged

the inability to make a decision quickly; hesitation or uncertainty.

not able to make decisions quickly and effectively

in a manner that shows an inability to make a clear or quick choice

the state of being unable to make a choice quickly and effectively

not polite or socially acceptable; improper

used to emphasize a statement or answer, confirming that something is true or correct

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly; never showing signs of getting tired.

In a way that shows tireless determination; without becoming tired or losing energy.

not able to be protected or defended against attack

not able to be defined or described exactly

Not clearly stated, decided, or known; having no exact limits.

for a period of time with no fixed end.

impossible to remove, erase, or forget; making marks that cannot be removed.

In a way that cannot be removed or forgotten

lacking sensitivity or tact; coarse or improper

Compensation for harm or loss.

to promise to pay someone for any damage or loss that they may suffer

protection against possible damage or loss, especially in the form of a promise to pay for any such damage or loss that happens.

To start a line of text further from the margin than the main part of the text.

A cut or notch in the edge or surface of something.

having the edge or surface notched or set back from the margin

A person or thing that makes an indentation or notch.

A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, especially one binding an apprentice to a master.

Bound by a formal contract or agreement to work for someone for a specified period, often in exchange for payment of a debt or passage to a new country.

The state of being free from the control, influence, or support of others; self-government.