English words starting with N

a silly or foolish person

to stop, cancel, or reject something.

relating to or characteristic of the u.s. president richard nixon, his policies, or his era, especially with connotations of political realpolitik, secrecy, or scandal.

used to give a negative answer or statement

Of little or no worth, value, or importance; good-for-nothing.

Relating to or being a contract awarded without competitive bids, often to a single, pre-selected company.

a decision or choice that is very easy to make because the correct option is obvious

Containing no calories; having a negligible calorie content.

(of a legal plea) not admitting guilt but also not contesting the charges.

(of food or a meal) requiring no cooking; designed to be eaten without cooking.

Involving no charge or payment; free.

A situation in which no official decision or verdict is reached, especially in a contest or legal proceeding.

Guaranteed to succeed or be effective; incapable of failing.

Containing no fat; fat-free.

Relating to or being a form of insurance or a divorce law where compensation or dissolution is granted without requiring proof of blame or responsibility.

Involving no charge or cost; free of fees.

Relating to a period or policy during which air travel is prohibited or severely restricted.

designating an area or zone where aircraft are forbidden to fly.

Simple and convenient, without unnecessary effort, trouble, or ceremony.

Describing a situation, plan, or area that is not possible, advisable, or permitted.

worthless, useless, or of poor quality

Characterized by or aiming for a lack of economic or industrial expansion.

Relating to a fixed-price sales policy where negotiation is not allowed or expected.

Involving no difficulty, trouble, or bother; easy and convenient.

Describing a baseball game in which a pitcher or pitching team allows no hits to the opposing team.

A baseball game in which one team's pitcher prevents the opposing team from getting any base hits.

Having no rules or restrictions; using any method to succeed.

Relating to or denoting an offensive strategy in American football in which the team does not form a huddle between plays, allowing for a faster pace.

Of or relating to a loan, account, or financial arrangement that does not charge or accrue interest.

(of an animal shelter, policy, or movement) having the policy of not euthanizing healthy or treatable animals.

(of a mutual fund or other investment) charging no sales commission or fee.

(of a pass or shot in sports, especially basketball) made without the player looking at the intended target or teammate.

A piece of land that no one owns or controls, especially an area between two opposing armies or borders.

not famous or well-known; lacking a recognized brand or identity

A political slogan or pledge made by a candidate or official, promising not to introduce or raise taxes.

something that is considered unacceptable or forbidden

Practical, serious, and focused on what is important, without wasting time on unnecessary things.

Used to indicate an area where vehicles are not allowed to be parked.

A state or condition of not having a recognized or established position, status, or identity.

Relating to or denoting a policy or course of action that is sensible and beneficial even if it later proves to have been unnecessary or incorrect.

Involving or characterized by the absence of danger, loss, or the possibility of something bad happening.

A small biting midge or gnat, especially one that is difficult to see.

a person who is expected to be somewhere but does not arrive or attend

Describing a condition or requirement that prevents slipping or relative motion.

Designating an area, sign, or policy that prohibits the act of smoking tobacco.

(of a statement, account, or explanation) presented in a straightforward, factual manner without distortion or bias.

(of a surface, especially a pan) having a coating that prevents food from sticking during cooking

Relating to or being an agreement, pledge, or condition in which workers or a union promise not to engage in a strike.

(of a relationship, agreement, or offer) involving no special conditions or obligations

Used to describe a relationship, agreement, or offer that is given without any special conditions or demands.

requiring little or no effort; easy.

Designating an area, especially a marine or wildlife zone, where the removal or extraction of animals, plants, or minerals is prohibited.

Relating to or being a method of farming that avoids plowing and uses special equipment to plant seeds directly into the previous crop's stubble.

Relating to or being a clause in a contract that prohibits the trading or transfer of something, such as shares or assets, for a specified period.

The act or fact of not providing medical care or therapy, often as a control condition in an experiment.

Designating a speed for a boat that is slow enough to prevent the formation of a wake (a visible track of waves or turbulence on the water surface behind it).

Describing a situation in which no possible outcome can be considered a success or an advantage.

A person of wealth or high social position.

The group of people who belong to the highest social class and have titles such as 'duke' or 'countess'.

belonging to a high social class, especially by birth, and having a title

A man who belongs to a high social class and has a title such as 'duke' or 'earl'.

the class of people who hold titles and high social rank, especially in some european countries; the aristocracy.

a woman of high social rank or belonging to the nobility, especially one who has a title.

in a way that shows fine personal qualities or high moral principles; honourably.

No person; not anyone

A notch at either end of a bow or on an arrow for holding the bowstring.

active or happening at night

a short piece of music, especially for the piano, that is typically romantic or dreamy in character.

To move your head down and then up again quickly to show agreement, greeting, or as a sign.

Relating to or being a node, especially a point of intersection or connection in a network.

Bending forward and down slightly and repeatedly, especially as a sign of drowsiness or agreement.

A point in a network or diagram at which lines or pathways intersect or branch.

consisting of or characterized by small, rounded lumps or nodes.

a small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one.

Relating to mental activity or the intellect.

A small block or peg of wood, especially one inserted into a wall to support a shelf or other item.

A person's head.

having some of the characteristics of film noir, especially a dark, cynical, or fatalistic mood or style.

a sound, especially one that is loud, unpleasant, or disturbing.

designed to reduce or eliminate unwanted ambient sound, especially by generating sound waves that are the exact opposite (anti-phase) of the noise.

caused or brought about by exposure to noise

the process or technology of making unwanted sound less loud or intrusive.

making little or no noise; silent or very quiet.

in a way that makes little or no sound; silently.

a device or object used to make a loud noise, especially at a celebration or sports event.

a small round piece of meat, especially lamb or veal.

in a way that makes a lot of sound

having an extremely offensive smell

making a lot of sound

A member of a people who move from place to place to find pasture for their animals

Wandering from place to place; having no permanent home.

A territorial division of ancient Egypt; a province.

A system of names for things, especially in a particular branch of science or art.

The system of appointing people to important positions in government or other organizations from a list of candidates approved by the Communist Party, especially in the former Soviet Union.

(of a sum of money or charge) very small; far less than the normal value or cost.

A philosophical theory that general or abstract words (like "beauty" or "truth") and universals do not stand for objectively existing entities, and that only particular, individual things are real.

In name or form but not in reality or fact.

To formally suggest someone for a job, position, or award.

to formally suggest someone or something for a job, position, or prize

The act of officially suggesting someone or something for a job, position, or prize.

A person who formally proposes or puts forward a candidate for an election or appointment.

a person who is officially suggested for a position, duty, or prize

Relating to the study or discovery of general scientific laws.

Not belonging to or being one of the original or indigenous inhabitants of a particular region.

Definition 1: Not relating to or connected with formal education, scholarship, or a specific academic institution.

The deliberate absence of action or intervention; a decision not to act.

Not involving or characterized by conflict, opposition, or hostility.

a policy or principle of not using force or threats against other countries or groups

(of a country or its policies) not allied with or supporting any of the major power blocs or nations.

Not relating to, caused by, or involving an allergy.

Not able to walk or move about; confined to a bed or wheelchair.

not of, from, or relating to the United States of America or its people

Not belonging to or characteristic of the Amish people or their culture.

a reply that fails to address the question asked or that deliberately avoids giving a direct or clear response.

Not of or relating to Arab people, culture, or nations.

Not having or showing a confident and forceful personality; tending not to express opinions or desires in a direct or firm way.

A person who is not an athlete; someone who does not participate in or is not skilled at sports or athletic activities.

Not athletic; not physically strong, active, or skilled in sports.

Relating to or being a financial institution that provides some banking services but does not hold a banking license.

a person who does not believe in a particular idea, theory, or religion, especially one who does not believe in God or gods.