English words starting with O

An unpleasant or atypical taste or smell in a food or drink, often resulting from spoilage, contamination, or a chemical reaction.

Not connected to or using the main public utilities, especially the electricity supply.

Not prepared for a surprise or difficulty; in a state of being surprised or vulnerable.

Done or said without preparation or careful thought; casual or nonchalant.

not at the correct musical pitch; out of tune

Not balanced or aligned correctly; askew.

(of the use of a drug or medical device) not officially approved for a particular treatment or condition by the regulatory authority (such as the FDA in the US), though it may be legally prescribed by a doctor.

Describing a dog that is not controlled by a leash or lead.

Not to be entered or used; forbidden or restricted.

Not connected to or controlled by a computer or the internet

To remove a load or burden from something.

The act of removing or transferring a load or burden from someone or something.

Relating to or characteristic of small, experimental, and often avant-garde theatres in New York City that are even less commercial and more informal than off-Broadway theatres.

happening or used at a time when demand, activity, or prices are lower than the maximum or usual level.

located in, happening in, or originating from a place beyond the earth; extraterrestrial.

Relating to or being a store that sells merchandise, especially brand-name clothing, at prices lower than those of traditional retailers.

causing someone to feel dislike or a loss of interest; unpleasant or disconcerting.

A short road that allows vehicles to leave a highway or freeway.

Located or occurring outside the boundaries of a designated reservation, especially a Native American reservation.

Designed, used, or taking place away from public roads, typically on rough or unpaved terrain.

A vehicle designed or used for driving on rough, unpaved ground.

A period of the year when a particular activity, especially a sport or a type of tourism, is not engaged in or is less active.

Located or happening away from a particular place, especially the main place of work or business.

(of a pitch in baseball) thrown at a slower speed than a pitcher's typical fastball, intended to deceive the batter.

Located away from or not on a public street.

Not related to or focused on the primary task or activity at hand.

Relating to or occurring in a player's life away from the sports arena, especially in contexts not involving active competition or training.

Spoken or done without any preparation or thought; impromptu.

Relating to matters or activities that occur away from the area of play in a sport, especially concerning a player's personal life, conduct, or business affairs.

Not connected to or using public utilities, especially the electricity supply or main water pipes.

(of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from stock in a store, rather than being made to order for a particular customer.

not intended to be officially recorded or made public; said or done in confidence.

(of a product) made to a standard design and readily available for purchase, rather than specially designed or custom-made.

(of a piece of clothing) designed to leave the shoulders and upper part of the arms bare.

Very unusual, strange, or eccentric.

Time when one is not working or is free from duties.

not following the expected, planned, or correct course of action or development

Relating to or situated away from a designated or established path or trail.

of a white colour that has a slight yellow or grey tinge; not pure white.

Relating to or located on a planet other than Earth; extraterrestrial.

A year in which no major, especially presidential, election is held.

The internal organs of an animal, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys, used as food.

not following the usual or expected pattern, especially in being unconventional or unusual

an illegal act; a crime

an illegal act; a crime

to cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful by acting in a rude or insensitive way.

Feeling upset, annoyed, or resentful because of a perceived insult or disrespect.

A person who commits an illegal act.

Causing displeasure, anger, or resentment; being the source of a violation or transgression.

An illegal act; a crime.

causing someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed; insulting

Having a strong focus on attacking and scoring in sports or games.

In a way that causes someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.

the quality of being unpleasant or insulting and likely to make people upset or annoyed.

To present or proffer something for someone to accept or reject as desired.

Past tense and past participle of 'offer'. To present or proffer something for someone to accept or reject.

something that is given to a god as part of a religious ceremony

the offering of the bread and wine at the eucharist.

Done or said without previous thought or preparation; casual or informal.

in a casual, informal, or slightly rude way, without careful thought or preparation

A room, set of rooms, or building where people work, usually at desks, doing administrative or professional work.

Describing work or an activity that is carried out at or from a physical office location, as opposed to being remote or field-based.

(usually office supplies) The materials, such as paper, pens, and folders, that are regularly used in an office.

A person who holds a public or government office.

a person who works in the same office as another person; a colleague sharing an office.

a person holding a position of authority, especially in the armed forces, police, or a government organization.

Relating to a position of authority or a public body; authorized or approved.

Having an appearance that suggests authority, legitimacy, or a formal nature, though not necessarily being genuine or authorized.

the officials in an organization or government, considered as a group, especially when they are seen as bureaucratic and inefficient.

in a formal and public way

a person who performs a religious ceremony or rite.

to perform the duties and responsibilities of an official position, especially at a formal ceremony or event.

(used as a gerund or present participle). The act of performing the duties and functions of an official, especially in a formal event such as a sports game or a ceremony.

excessively eager to offer unwanted advice or services; interfering.

in an excessively eager or forward manner in offering unwanted advice or services; meddlesomely.

The more distant part of the sea as seen from the shore.

Slightly unfriendly, distant, or aloof in manner.

Not visible in the frame of a film or television shot; existing or happening outside the view of the camera.

A period of the year when a particular activity, especially a sport or a type of tourism, is not engaged in or is less active.

To use one thing, especially a cost or benefit, to cancel or reduce the effect of another.

Compensating for something, especially a cost or debt, by having an equal and opposite effect.

a thing that develops from something else, especially a small organization that forms part of a larger one

situated at sea some distance from the shore

(in soccer, hockey, etc.) in a position where playing the ball or puck is not allowed, typically when a player is nearer to the opponent's goal than both the ball and the second-last opponent at the moment the ball is played to them.

The child or children of a particular person or animal

in or to the area of a theatre stage not seen by the audience

An archaic or formal word meaning often.

Frequently mentioned or referred to.

Frequently or repeatedly hurt or harmed, especially physically.

Frequently and unfairly criticized or spoken of as bad.

Frequently referred to or repeated, especially in speech or writing.

Said or done many times; frequently repeated.

Frequently said or declared; commonly repeated.

(of a story, anecdote, etc.) told or repeated many times; familiar from frequent repetition.

used or employed frequently; common

On many occasions or in many situations; frequently.

Frequently mentioned or referred to, especially as an example or piece of evidence.

Frequently or commonly not noticed, considered, or given attention.

Said, done, or occurring many times; frequently recurring.

Frequently or commonly employed or utilized.

On many occasions; frequently.

On many occasions; frequently

To look at someone in a way that shows sexual attraction in a way that is not polite or welcome.

a person who stares at someone, especially in a lecherous or impertinent way.

a cruel and frightening giant in children's stories who eats people

Used to express surprise, emotion, or to acknowledge a statement.

An exclamation expressing surprise, triumph, or mockery.

Used to express mild alarm, concern, or realization of a mistake or problem.

An exclamation used to express surprise, triumph, or mockery.

An exclamation used to attract someone's attention, often in a rough or aggressive manner.

A thick, smooth liquid from plants, animals, or under the ground, used as a fuel, for making machines run smoothly, or in cooking.

Relating to or involved in the industry concerned with the exploration, extraction, refining, and selling of petroleum and natural gas.

Made from or using oil as a main ingredient or component.

using oil as a fuel

A company involved in the exploration, production, refining, or sale of petroleum and its products.

The process or business of drilling holes in the earth to obtain petroleum or natural gas.

(of a country or company) engaged in the business of selling and sending oil to other countries

An area where oil is found underground and is extracted.

Using oil as a fuel

A reference to the United Nations Oil-for-Food Programme (1996–2003), which allowed Iraq to sell oil on the world market in exchange for food, medicine, and other humanitarian needs for its civilian population, under UN sanctions.