English words starting with I

Having a strong belief in or commitment to independence, especially political or economic independence.

not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself

A lawyer appointed by a government to investigate and potentially prosecute a high-ranking official, especially in cases where a conflict of interest exists for the regular prosecuting authority.

Having or showing a mind free from the influence or control of others; thinking and acting for oneself.

Without being influenced or controlled by other people or things; on your own.

too extreme or beautiful to be described in words

To such an extreme degree that it cannot be described or expressed in words.

not able to be destroyed or broken.

the state of being uncertain, vague, or not exactly known or established.

not exactly known, established, or defined

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., at the back of a book, showing on which page they are mentioned.

The act or system of linking wages, taxes, or other financial values to an index, such as the rate of inflation, so that they change automatically.

arranged in or provided with an index.

A person or thing that compiles an index.

Having the function of pointing to or indicating something, especially in the context of language and signs.

the act or process of creating an ordered list to help find information in a book, database, etc.

Relating to India, its peoples, or their languages.

Of or relating to people of Indian ancestry who are citizens or residents of the United States.

Under the political or administrative authority of India.

owned by a person or people of indian origin or descent.

done in a manner characteristic of or associated with India or its culture, traditions, or artistic expressions.

to show, point, or make something clear

Showed, pointed out, or made something known.

a sign or piece of information that shows or suggests something

Serving as a sign or indication of something.

a sign that shows you what something is like or how a situation is changing

Plural form of index, meaning a list of names or topics referred to in a book, usually arranged at the end in alphabetical order.

To formally accuse someone of a serious crime, especially by a legal body like a grand jury.

(of a person) liable to be accused of a crime or made the subject of a criminal charge.

Formally accused of or charged with a serious crime, especially by a grand jury.

a formal written statement accusing someone of a serious crime, presented by a prosecuting authority to a court.

(of popular music, film, or video games) produced by small, independent companies rather than large corporations.

A style of rock music characterized by a do-it-yourself ethic, independent record labels, and an emphasis on artistic integrity over commercial appeal.

Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

in a way that shows a lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

a state of extreme poverty; lack of the means of providing for one's basic needs.

The process by which something becomes adapted to the local culture or environment, especially the adoption of foreign practices or technologies by indigenous people.

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Very poor; lacking the necessities of life.

(of food) difficult or impossible to digest

pain or discomfort in the stomach caused by difficulty in digesting food

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

in a manner showing anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair or offensive

Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one's dignity.

A deep, rich blue color or a dark purplish-blue color

not done or caused directly; happening through an intermediary

The use of indirect means or methods; a lack of straightforwardness.

in a way that is not direct or straightforward; not in a forthright manner.

impossible, or very difficult, to see, hear, or know clearly

lack of discipline or control; unruly behavior.

revealing things that should be kept secret or private; lacking good judgment in speech or action.

In a way that reveals private or sensitive information in an unwise or careless manner.

Behaviour or an action that shows a lack of good judgement, especially in social situations.

Done, acting, or chosen without careful judgment or at random.

in a way that does not show careful thought or planning, and so does not distinguish between different things or people

the quality or state of being absolutely necessary and not able to be done without

Absolutely necessary; too important to be without.

absolutely necessary; essential

slightly ill

impossible to question or argue with; obviously true.

in a way that is impossible to doubt or question

Impossible to destroy, break, or remove; permanent and unchangeable.

In a way that cannot be destroyed, ended, or broken apart.

not clear or sharply defined

in a way that is not clear or sharply defined

Not able to be identified as different or distinct.

To write or compose a literary work, such as a poem or speech.

A soft, silvery-white metallic chemical element, used in some alloys and in semiconductors.

considered separately rather than as part of a group; single or distinct.

Relating to or measured at the level of a single person, as opposed to a group or population.

the belief that the rights and freedom of individual people are the most important rights in a society

A person who is independent and self-reliant, or who believes that individual people are more important than groups or society.

Believing that the rights and needs of the individual are more important than those of society as a whole.

the qualities that make a person or thing different from others

The action or process of individualizing; the state of being individualized.

To make something different and suitable for a particular person or thing.

Made for or adapted to a particular individual; personalized.

separately, rather than as a group

To distinguish or single out as an individual; to give individuality to.

having a distinct, separate, or individual character; differentiated.

The process of forming an individual; the development of a distinct personality or identity.

The state or quality of being unable to be divided or separated.

unable to be divided or separated into parts.

Relating to the family of languages spoken over the greater part of Europe and Asia as far as northern India.

Relating to or involving both India and Pakistan.

Of or relating to the region of Indochina, or its peoples, cultures, or languages.

to teach someone to accept a set of beliefs without questioning them.

The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.

the state of being lazy or avoiding activity

wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

in a manner showing no real interest or effort; lazily.

impossible to defeat or discourage; unyielding.

Of or relating to Indonesia, its people, or their languages.

Located, used, or designed for use inside a building

Designed for, suitable for, or taking place in both indoor and outdoor environments.

inside or into a building

(of breath) drawn into the lungs; inhaled

impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

in a way that is impossible to doubt; unquestionably.

to cause something to happen or exist

Brought about or caused.

something that is offered to persuade someone to do something

A person or thing that induces something, especially a substance that causes a biological process to begin.

To formally admit someone to a position or an organization, often with a special ceremony.

the property of an electric circuit or component that causes an electromotive force to be generated by a change in the current flowing through it.

a person who has been formally admitted to a group or organization, especially into military service.

The process of introducing someone to a new job, skill, or organization

Relating to or using a method of reasoning in which general principles are derived from specific observations or instances.

to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you

the state or act of allowing yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you

Allowing someone to have or do what they want, especially when this is not good for them

in a way that allows someone to have or do what they want, especially when this is not good for them

To make hard or unfeeling.

the process or condition of becoming hard or hardened.

Relating to or characterized by industry, especially manufacturing.

Of a quality suitable for use in industry; robust and reliable.

of a size, extent, or level typical of or suitable for large-scale industry; very large or extensive.

Of a size or scale suitable for or typical of industrial use; very large.