Adjectives Starting With I
Here's the list of all the 1795 Adjectives Starting With I in the English Language.
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| Common Adjectives (with Definitions and Examples) | |
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| in | 1. holding office 2. directed or bound inward More Definitions → |
| international | 1. concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations 2. from or between other countries More Definitions → |
| important | 1. of great significance or value 2. important in effect or meaning More Definitions → |
| individual | 1. separate and distinct from others of the same kind 2. characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing More Definitions → |
| included | 1. enclosed in the same envelope or package More Definitions → |
| inside | 1. relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space 2. being or applying to the inside of a building More Definitions → |
| industrial | 1. of or relating to or resulting from industry 2. having highly developed industries More Definitions → |
| independent | 1. free from external control and constraint 2. (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence More Definitions → |
| involved | 1. entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire 2. emotionally involved More Definitions → |
| internal | 1. happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface 2. occurring within an institution or community More Definitions → |
| interested | 1. having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern 2. involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in More Definitions → |
| increased | 1. made greater in size or amount or degree More Definitions → |
| interesting | 1. arousing or holding the attention More Definitions → |
| initial | 1. occurring at the beginning More Definitions → |
| informed | 1. having much knowledge or education More Definitions → |
| integrated | 1. formed into a whole or introduced into another entity 2. not segregated; designated as available to all races or groups More Definitions → |
| intended | 1. future; betrothed 2. resulting from one's intentions More Definitions → |
| interactive | 1. capable of acting on or influencing each other 2. used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more) More Definitions → |
| identified | 1. having the identity known or established More Definitions → |
| iron | 1. extremely robust More Definitions → |
| instant | 1. occurring with no delay 2. in or of the present month More Definitions → |
| increasing | 1. becoming greater or larger 2. (music) increasing in tempo and/or volume More Definitions → |
| improved | 1. made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing 2. become or made better in quality More Definitions → |
| interior | 1. situated within or suitable for inside a building 2. inside the country More Definitions → |
| ideal | 1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas 2. conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal More Definitions → |
| interracial | 1. between races 2. involving or composed of different races More Definitions → |
| immediate | 1. having no intervening medium 2. of the present time and place More Definitions → |
| initiative | 1. serving to set in motion More Definitions → |
| illegal | 1. prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules More Definitions → |
| intellectual | 1. appealing to or using the intellect 2. involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct More Definitions → |
| implemented | 1. forced or compelled or put in force More Definitions → |
| improving | 1. getting higher or more vigorous More Definitions → |
| innovative | 1. ahead of the times 2. being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before More Definitions → |
| inner | 1. located inward 2. innermost or essential More Definitions → |
| incorporated | 1. formed or united into a whole 2. organized and maintained as a legal corporation More Definitions → |
| ill | 1. affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function 2. resulting in suffering or adversity More Definitions → |
| impossible | 1. totally unlikely 2. (used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable More Definitions → |
| institutional | 1. relating to or constituting or involving an institution 2. organized as or forming an institution More Definitions → |
| intelligent | 1. having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree 2. possessing sound knowledge More Definitions → |
| indoor | 1. located, suited for, or taking place within a building 2. within doors More Definitions → |
| incident | 1. falling or striking of light rays on something 2. (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence More Definitions → |
| intermediate | 1. lying between two extremes in time or space or state 2. around the middle of a scale of evaluation More Definitions → |
| infant | More Definitions → |
| induced | 1. brought about or caused; not spontaneous More Definitions → |
| inform | More Definitions → |
| intent | 1. giving or marked by complete attention to More Definitions → |
| inspired | 1. being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods More Definitions → |
| incredible | 1. beyond belief or understanding More Definitions → |
| informational | 1. relating to or having the nature of information More Definitions → |
| inclusive | 1. including much or everything; and especially including stated limits More Definitions → |
| intensive | 1. tending to give force or emphasis 2. of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor More Definitions → |
| imperial | 1. relating to or associated with an empire 2. of or belonging to the British Imperial System of weights and measures More Definitions → |
| instructional | 1. of or relating to or used in instruction More Definitions → |
| isolated | 1. not close together in time 2. being or feeling set or kept apart from others More Definitions → |
| interim | 1. serving during an intermediate interval of time More Definitions → |
| identical | 1. (of twins) derived from a single egg or ovum 2. exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different More Definitions → |
| imposed | 1. set forth authoritatively as obligatory More Definitions → |
| implied | More Definitions → |
| impressive | 1. producing a strong effect 2. making a strong or vivid impression More Definitions → |
| integral | 1. of or denoted by an integer 2. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic More Definitions → |
| imported | 1. used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source More Definitions → |
| invalid | 1. no longer valid 2. having no cogency or legal force More Definitions → |
| indigenous | 1. originating where it is found More Definitions → |
| injured | 1. harmed 2. emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed More Definitions → |
| immune | 1. relating to the condition of immunity 2. secure against More Definitions → |
| infected | 1. containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms More Definitions → |
| incorrect | 1. not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth 2. not in accord with established usage or procedure More Definitions → |
| invention | More Definitions → |
| intense | 1. extremely sharp or severe 2. (of color) having the highest saturation More Definitions → |
| informal | 1. not formal 2. used of spoken and written language More Definitions → |
| incentive | More Definitions → |
| innocent | 1. lacking intent or capacity to injure 2. free from sin More Definitions → |
| inappropriate | 1. not suitable for a particular occasion etc 2. not in keeping with what is correct or proper More Definitions → |
| indie | 1. (of pop groups) not affiliated with a major recording company More Definitions → |
| ignored | 1. disregarded More Definitions → |
| indirect | 1. having intervening factors or persons or influences 2. not as a direct effect or consequence More Definitions → |
| integrate | More Definitions → |
| infrared | 1. having or employing wavelengths longer than light but shorter than radio waves; lying outside the visible spectrum at its red end More Definitions → |
| incorporate | 1. formed or united into a whole More Definitions → |
| incoming | 1. arriving at a place or position 2. entering upon a position of office vacated by another More Definitions → |
| inherited | 1. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity More Definitions → |
| incomplete | 1. not yet finished 2. not complete or total; not completed More Definitions → |
| insured | 1. covered by insurance More Definitions → |
| infinite | 1. having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude 2. (of verbs) not having tense, person, or number (as a participle or gerund or infinitive) More Definitions → |
| instrumental | 1. relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments 2. serving or acting as a means or aid More Definitions → |
| invisible | 1. impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye 2. not prominent or readily noticeable More Definitions → |
| interstate | 1. involving and relating to the mutual relations of states especially of the United States More Definitions → |
| impressed | 1. deeply or markedly affected or influenced More Definitions → |
| informative | 1. tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance 2. serving to instruct or enlighten or inform More Definitions → |
| italic | 1. characterized by slanting characters More Definitions → |
| infectious | 1. easily spread 2. of or relating to infection More Definitions → |
| idle | 1. not in action or at work 2. without a basis in reason or fact More Definitions → |
| intimate | 1. marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity 2. concerning things deeply private and personal More Definitions → |
| impaired | 1. diminished in strength, quality, or utility 2. mentally or physically unfit More Definitions → |
| introductory | 1. serving to open or begin 2. serving as a base or starting point More Definitions → |
| interpreted | 1. understood in a certain way; made sense of More Definitions → |
| inexpensive | 1. relatively low in price or charging low prices More Definitions → |
| inland | 1. situated away from an area's coast or border More Definitions → |
| inadequate | 1. lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task 2. of insufficient quantity to meet a need More Definitions → |
| insufficient | 1. of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement More Definitions → |
| inactive | 1. (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly 2. (military) not involved in military operations More Definitions → |
| inspirational | 1. imparting a divine influence on the mind and soul More Definitions → |
| inherent | 1. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic 2. in the nature of something though not readily apparent More Definitions → |
| initiate | More Definitions → |
| intuitive | 1. spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency 2. obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation More Definitions → |
| insane | 1. very foolish 2. afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement More Definitions → |
| intact | 1. constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged 2. (of a woman) having the hymen unbroken More Definitions → |
| inevitable | 1. incapable of being avoided or prevented 2. invariably occurring or appearing More Definitions → |
| interdisciplinary | 1. drawing from or characterized by participation of two or more fields of study More Definitions → |
| invasive | 1. involving invasion or aggressive attack 2. gradually intrusive without right or permission More Definitions → |
| inconsistent | 1. not capable of being made consistent or harmonious 2. not in agreement More Definitions → |
| intern | More Definitions → |
| implicit | 1. implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something 2. being without doubt or reserve More Definitions → |
| inflammatory | 1. characterized or caused by inflammation 2. arousing to action or rebellion More Definitions → |
| influential | 1. having or exercising influence or power More Definitions → |
| inspiring | 1. stimulating or exalting to the spirit More Definitions → |
| indigo | 1. having a color between blue and violet More Definitions → |
| irrelevant | 1. having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue More Definitions → |
| inverse | 1. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect 2. opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity More Definitions → |
| itinerary | More Definitions → |
| improper | 1. not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention 2. not appropriate for a purpose or occasion More Definitions → |
| irregular | 1. not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals 2. failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection More Definitions → |
| incremental | 1. increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions More Definitions → |
| incidental | 1. not of prime or central importance 2. occurring with or following as a consequence More Definitions → |
| identifiable | 1. capable of being identified More Definitions → |
| inviting | 1. attractive and tempting More Definitions → |
| investigative | 1. designed to find information or ascertain facts More Definitions → |
| intrinsic | 1. belonging to a thing by its very nature 2. situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts More Definitions → |
| ignorant | 1. uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication 2. uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field More Definitions → |
| insightful | 1. exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception More Definitions → |
| inaccurate | 1. erroneous More Definitions → |
| inbound | 1. directed or moving inward or toward a center More Definitions → |
| invaluable | 1. having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth More Definitions → |
| inclined | 1. having made preparations 2. (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency More Definitions → |
| intercontinental | 1. extending or taking place between or among continents More Definitions → |
| illuminated | 1. provided with artificial light More Definitions → |
| inflatable | 1. designed to be filled with air or gas More Definitions → |
| imperative | 1. requiring attention or action 2. relating to verbs in the imperative mood More Definitions → |
| inferior | 1. lower than a given reference point 2. falling short of some prescribed norm More Definitions → |
| indicative | 1. relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements 2. (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly More Definitions → |
| incumbent | 1. lying or leaning on something else 2. necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding More Definitions → |
| interrupted | 1. discontinued temporarily 2. intermittently stopping and starting More Definitions → |
| invitational | 1. pertaining to or characteristic of an invitation More Definitions → |
| interpersonal | 1. occurring among or involving several people More Definitions → |
| invariant | 1. unaffected by a designated operation or transformation 2. unvarying in nature More Definitions → |
| imposing | 1. impressive in size, manner, or appearance 2. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person More Definitions → |
| intestinal | 1. of or relating to or inside the intestines More Definitions → |
| immense | 1. unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope More Definitions → |
| impacted | 1. wedged or packed in together More Definitions → |
| imaginary | 1. not based on fact; existing only in the imagination More Definitions → |
| intriguing | 1. disturbingly provocative 2. capable of arousing interest or curiosity More Definitions → |
| immortal | 1. not subject to death More Definitions → |
| irony | More Definitions → |
| intentional | 1. characterized by conscious design or purpose 2. done or made or performed with purpose and intent More Definitions → |
| inorganic | 1. relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis 2. lacking the properties characteristic of living organisms More Definitions → |
| isolate | More Definitions → |
| infamous | 1. known widely and usually unfavorably More Definitions → |
| informing | More Definitions → |
| incompatible | 1. not compatible 2. used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect More Definitions → |
| ineffective | 1. not producing an intended effect 2. lacking in power or forcefulness More Definitions → |
| imminent | 1. close in time; about to occur More Definitions → |
| inaugural | 1. occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction 2. serving to set in motion More Definitions → |
| intermittent | 1. stopping and starting at irregular intervals More Definitions → |
| ideological | 1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation 2. concerned with or suggestive of ideas More Definitions → |
| imitation | 1. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article More Definitions → |
| instinct | 1. (followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated More Definitions → |
| indispensable | 1. not to be dispensed with; essential 2. absolutely necessary; vitally necessary More Definitions → |
| illicit | 1. contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention 2. contrary to or forbidden by law More Definitions → |
| ionic | 1. containing or involving or occurring in the form of ions More Definitions → |
| ironic | 1. humorously sarcastic or mocking 2. characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is More Definitions → |
| intangible | 1. hard to pin down or identify 2. lacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seen More Definitions → |
| inverted | 1. being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed 2. (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk More Definitions → |
| intracellular | 1. located or occurring within a cell or cells More Definitions → |
| intravenous | 1. within or by means of a vein More Definitions → |
| infect | More Definitions → |
| imaginative | 1. (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action More Definitions → |
| impartial | 1. showing lack of favoritism 2. free from undue bias or preconceived opinions More Definitions → |
| inward | 1. directed or moving inward or toward a center 2. relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts More Definitions → |
| insecure | 1. not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way 2. lacking in security or safety More Definitions → |
| intricate | 1. having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate More Definitions → |
| irrespective | More Definitions → |
| insignificant | 1. devoid of importance, meaning, or force 2. signifying nothing More Definitions → |
| icy | 1. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain 2. extremely cold More Definitions → |
| individualized | 1. made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual More Definitions → |
| incapable | 1. not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of') 2. not meeting requirements More Definitions → |
| imprisoned | 1. being in captivity More Definitions → |
| inefficient | 1. lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate 2. not producing desired results; wasteful More Definitions → |
| inhibited | 1. held back or restrained or prevented More Definitions → |
| imperfect | 1. wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings 2. not perfect; defective or inadequate More Definitions → |
| interpretive | 1. that provides interpretation More Definitions → |
| intermediary | More Definitions → |
| illustrative | 1. clarifying by use of examples 2. serving to demonstrate More Definitions → |
| indefinite | 1. not decided or not known 2. vague or not clearly defined or stated More Definitions → |
| irrational | 1. not consistent with or using reason 2. real but not expressible as the quotient of two integers More Definitions → |
| impending | 1. close in time; about to occur More Definitions → |
| involuntary | 1. not subject to the control of the will 2. controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control More Definitions → |
| immature | 1. characteristic of a lack of maturity 2. (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth More Definitions → |
| ineligible | 1. prohibited by official rules 2. not eligible More Definitions → |
| insensitive | 1. not responsive to physical stimuli 2. deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive More Definitions → |
| irresistible | 1. impossible to resist; overpowering 2. overpoweringly attractive More Definitions → |
| iterative | 1. marked by iteration More Definitions → |
| interchangeable | 1. (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged 2. capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability More Definitions → |
| immaculate | 1. completely neat and clean 2. free from stain or blemish More Definitions → |
| integrative | 1. combining and coordinating diverse elements into a whole 2. tending to consolidate More Definitions → |
| itching | More Definitions → |
| itchy | 1. nervous and unable to relax 2. causing an irritating cutaneous sensation; being affect with an itch More Definitions → |
| instantaneous | 1. occurring with no delay More Definitions → |
| irritating | 1. causing irritation or annoyance 2. (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite More Definitions → |
| indifferent | 1. marked by a lack of interest 2. showing no care or concern in attitude or action More Definitions → |
| irresponsible | 1. showing lack of care for consequences More Definitions → |
| inhabited | 1. having inhabitants; lived in More Definitions → |
| interfering | 1. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner More Definitions → |
| implicated | 1. culpably involved More Definitions → |
| inhibitory | 1. restrictive of action More Definitions → |
| incompetent | 1. legally not qualified or sufficient 2. not qualified or suited for a purpose More Definitions → |
| inscribed | 1. written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface 2. cut or impressed into a surface More Definitions → |
| inflated | 1. enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness 2. pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals) More Definitions → |
| inductive | 1. arising from inductance 2. of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion More Definitions → |
| invading | 1. involving invasion or aggressive attack More Definitions → |
| immoral | 1. not adhering to ethical or moral principles 2. deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong More Definitions → |
| innate | 1. being talented through inherited qualities 2. present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development More Definitions → |
| interconnected | 1. reciprocally connected 2. operating as a unit More Definitions → |
| intrepid | 1. invulnerable to fear or intimidation More Definitions → |
| insulting | 1. expressing extreme contempt More Definitions → |
| intervening | 1. occurring or falling between events or points in time More Definitions → |
| inaccessible | 1. capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all 2. not capable of being obtained More Definitions → |
| intrusive | 1. tending to intrude (especially upon privacy) 2. of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock More Definitions → |
| interfaith | 1. involving persons of different religious faiths More Definitions → |
| industrialized | 1. made industrial; converted to industrialism More Definitions → |
| inbred | 1. produced by inbreeding 2. normally existing at birth More Definitions → |
| irritable | 1. easily irritated or annoyed 2. abnormally sensitive to a stimulus More Definitions → |
| inventive | 1. (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action More Definitions → |
| irreversible | 1. incapable of being reversed More Definitions → |
| improbable | 1. having a probability too low to inspire belief 2. too improbable to admit of belief More Definitions → |
| inert | 1. unable to move or resist motion 2. having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive More Definitions → |
| illuminating | 1. tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance More Definitions → |
| insisting | More Definitions → |
| intensified | 1. made more intense More Definitions → |
| inexperienced | 1. lacking practical experience or training More Definitions → |
| intercollegiate | 1. used of competition between colleges or universities More Definitions → |
| implanted | 1. (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held More Definitions → |
| impatient | 1. (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness 2. restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition More Definitions → |
| illuminate | More Definitions → |
| ingenious | 1. showing inventiveness and skill More Definitions → |
| imaginable | 1. capable of being imagined More Definitions → |
| intimidating | 1. discouraging through fear More Definitions → |
| ischemic | 1. relating to or affected by ischemia More Definitions → |
| illogical | 1. lacking in correct logical relation 2. lacking orderly continuity More Definitions → |
| impractical | 1. not practical or realizable; speculative 2. not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters More Definitions → |
| intoxicated | 1. stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) 2. as if under the influence of alcohol More Definitions → |
| impoverished | 1. poor enough to need help from others 2. destroyed financially More Definitions → |
| indecent | 1. offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters 2. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society More Definitions → |
| interstellar | 1. between or among stars More Definitions → |
| incandescent | 1. emitting light as a result of being heated 2. characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance More Definitions → |
| inhuman | 1. without compunction or human feeling 2. belonging to or resembling something nonhuman More Definitions → |
| isolating | 1. relating to or being a language in which each word typically expresses a distinct idea and part of speech and syntactical relations are determined almost exclusively by word order and particles More Definitions → |
| irritated | 1. aroused to impatience or anger More Definitions → |
| intramural | 1. carried on within the bounds of an institution or community More Definitions → |
| indebted | 1. owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc 2. under a legal obligation to someone More Definitions → |
| invincible | 1. incapable of being overcome or subdued More Definitions → |
| institutionalized | 1. given the character of an institution or incorporated into a structured and usually well-established system 2. officially placed in or committed to a specialized institution More Definitions → |
| interstitial | 1. of or relating to interstices More Definitions → |
| infrequent | 1. not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals More Definitions → |
| impeccable | 1. without fault or error 2. not capable of sin More Definitions → |
| intimidated | 1. made timid or fearful as by threats More Definitions → |
| illiterate | 1. not able to read or write 2. lacking culture, especially in language and literature More Definitions → |
| improvised | 1. done or made using whatever is available More Definitions → |
| inconvenient | 1. not conveniently timed 2. not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs More Definitions → |
| instructive | 1. serving to instruct or enlighten or inform More Definitions → |
| iconic | 1. relating to or having the characteristics of an icon More Definitions → |
| invertebrate | 1. lacking a backbone or spinal column More Definitions → |
| infernal | 1. characteristic of or resembling Hell 2. of or pertaining to or characteristic of a very uncontrolled and intense fire More Definitions → |
| inquiring | 1. given to inquiry More Definitions → |
| innumerable | 1. too numerous to be counted More Definitions → |
| illustrious | 1. widely known and esteemed 2. having or conferring glory More Definitions → |
| interoperable | 1. able to exchange and use information More Definitions → |
| irrevocable | 1. incapable of being retracted or revoked More Definitions → |
| interlocking | 1. linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing More Definitions → |
| iguana | More Definitions → |
| isotopic | 1. of or relating to or having the relation of an isotope More Definitions → |
| illegitimate | 1. contrary to or forbidden by law 2. of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful More Definitions → |
| indistinguishable | 1. exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different 2. not capable of being distinguished or differentiated More Definitions → |
| imperialist | 1. of or relating to imperialism More Definitions → |
| irreducible | 1. incapable of being made smaller or simpler More Definitions → |
| impervious | 1. not admitting of passage or capable of being affected More Definitions → |
| inertial | 1. of or relating to inertia More Definitions → |
| intolerable | 1. incapable of being tolerated or endured More Definitions → |
| indigent | 1. poor enough to need help from others More Definitions → |
| interrelated | 1. reciprocally connected More Definitions → |
| incoherent | 1. unable to express yourself clearly or fluently 2. without logical or meaningful connection More Definitions → |
| indeterminate | 1. of uncertain or ambiguous nature 2. (of a quantity) having no definite value, as an equation that cannot be solved More Definitions → |
| immunological | 1. of or relating to immunology More Definitions → |
| intolerant | 1. unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion 2. narrow-minded about cherished opinions More Definitions → |
| insurgent | 1. in opposition to a civil authority or government More Definitions → |
| impressionist | 1. relating to or characteristic of Impressionism More Definitions → |
| impromptu | 1. with little or no preparation or forethought More Definitions → |
| infidel | More Definitions → |
| idyllic | 1. excellent and delightful in all respects 2. suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene More Definitions → |
| isotropic | 1. invariant with respect to direction More Definitions → |
| insoluble | 1. without hope of solution 2. (of a substance) incapable of being dissolved More Definitions → |
| interdependent | 1. mutually dependent More Definitions → |
| inaudible | 1. impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear More Definitions → |
| inflationary | 1. associated with or tending to cause increases in inflation More Definitions → |
| interwoven | 1. linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing More Definitions → |
| idiotic | 1. insanely irresponsible 2. so unreasonable as to invite derision More Definitions → |
| intracranial | 1. within the skull More Definitions → |
| idealistic | 1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas 2. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style More Definitions → |
| injectable | 1. (used of drugs) capable of being injected More Definitions → |
| incomprehensible | 1. incapable of being explained or accounted for 2. difficult to understand More Definitions → |
| incomparable | 1. such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared More Definitions → |
| intrastate | 1. relating to or existing within the boundaries of a state More Definitions → |
| insidious | 1. beguiling but harmful 2. intended to entrap More Definitions → |
| immutable | 1. not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature 2. constant and unchanging More Definitions → |
| ignited | 1. set afire More Definitions → |
| inlaid | 1. adorned by inlays More Definitions → |
| inadvertent | 1. happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally More Definitions → |
| idiopathic | 1. (of diseases) arising from an unknown cause More Definitions → |
| insatiable | 1. impossible to satisfy More Definitions → |
| incarnate | 1. possessing or existing in bodily form 2. invested with a bodily form especially of a human body More Definitions → |
| idiosyncratic | 1. peculiar to the individual More Definitions → |
| impulsive | 1. proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus 2. without forethought More Definitions → |
| insurrection | More Definitions → |
| intoxicating | 1. causing intoxication 2. extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic More Definitions → |
| inseparable | 1. not capable of being separated More Definitions → |
| inshore | 1. close to a shore 2. (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land More Definitions → |
| isomorphic | 1. having similar appearance but genetically different More Definitions → |
| inept | 1. not elegant or graceful in expression 2. generally incompetent and ineffectual More Definitions → |
| immaterial | 1. not pertinent to the matter under consideration 2. (often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other More Definitions → |
| inclement | 1. (of weather or climate) severe 2. used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy More Definitions → |
| impersonal | 1. not relating to or responsive to individual persons 2. having no personal preference More Definitions → |
| inflamed | 1. resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened 2. lighted with red light as if with flames More Definitions → |
| insolvent | 1. unable to meet or discharge financial obligations More Definitions → |
| indulgent | 1. characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone 2. tolerant or lenient More Definitions → |
| inelastic | 1. not elastic More Definitions → |
| inflexible | 1. incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances 2. incapable of change More Definitions → |
| injurious | 1. harmful to living things More Definitions → |
| irreverent | 1. showing lack of due respect or veneration 2. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality More Definitions → |
| immunologic | 1. of or relating to immunology More Definitions → |
| insular | 1. relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island 2. suggestive of the isolated life of an island More Definitions → |
| intractable | 1. not tractable; difficult to manage or mold More Definitions → |
| inconclusive | 1. not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question More Definitions → |
| incapacitated | 1. lacking in or deprived of strength or power More Definitions → |
| iridescent | 1. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles 2. having a play of lustrous rainbow colors More Definitions → |
| intersecting | 1. crossed or intersected in the form of an X More Definitions → |
| incisive | 1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 2. suitable for cutting or piercing More Definitions → |
| inapplicable | 1. not capable of being applied More Definitions → |
| igneous | 1. produced under conditions involving intense heat 2. produced by the action of fire or intense heat More Definitions → |
| inundated | 1. covered with water More Definitions → |
| isometric | 1. related by an isometry 2. of or involving muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant More Definitions → |
| impure | 1. combined with extraneous elements 2. (used of persons or behaviors) immoral or obscene More Definitions → |
| innermost | 1. being deepest within the self 2. situated or occurring farthest within More Definitions → |
| irritant | More Definitions → |
| inconceivable | 1. totally unlikely More Definitions → |
| inexplicable | 1. incapable of being explained or accounted for More Definitions → |
| incognito | 1. with your identity concealed More Definitions → |
| infantile | 1. of or relating to infants or infancy 2. indicating a lack of maturity More Definitions → |
| invigorating | 1. imparting strength and vitality More Definitions → |
| infallible | 1. incapable of failure or error More Definitions → |
| incessant | 1. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing More Definitions → |
| intelligible | 1. capable of being apprehended or understood 2. well articulated or enunciated, and loud enough to be heard distinctly More Definitions → |
| ionized | 1. converted totally or partly into ions More Definitions → |
| intensifying | 1. increasing in strength or intensity More Definitions → |
| immunized | 1. having been rendered unsusceptible to a disease More Definitions → |
| inquisitive | 1. showing curiosity 2. inquiring or appearing to inquire More Definitions → |
| itinerant | 1. traveling from place to place to work More Definitions → |
| instinctive | 1. unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct More Definitions → |
| interlaced | 1. having a pattern of fretwork or latticework More Definitions → |
| indiscriminate | 1. not marked by fine distinctions 2. failing to make or recognize distinctions More Definitions → |
| interpretative | 1. that provides interpretation More Definitions → |
| introspective | 1. given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences More Definitions → |
| infective | 1. able to cause disease 2. caused by infection or capable of causing infection More Definitions → |
| idealized | 1. exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence More Definitions → |
| inadmissible | 1. not deserving to be admitted More Definitions → |
| innocuous | 1. not causing disapproval 2. lacking intent or capacity to injure More Definitions → |
| interplanetary | 1. between or among planets More Definitions → |
| invalidated | 1. deprived of legal force More Definitions → |
| intergalactic | 1. between or among galaxies More Definitions → |
| immovable | 1. not able or intended to be moved More Definitions → |
| idling | More Definitions → |
| immunosuppressive | 1. of or relating to a substance that lowers the body's normal immune response and induces immunosuppression More Definitions → |
| inanimate | 1. appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse 2. belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things More Definitions → |
| indestructible | 1. very long lasting 2. not easily destroyed More Definitions → |
| indulging | More Definitions → |
| illegible | 1. (of handwriting, print, etc.) not legible More Definitions → |
| irreparable | 1. impossible to repair, rectify, or amend More Definitions → |
| insides | More Definitions → |
| inhumane | 1. lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion More Definitions → |
| inoperable | 1. not able to perform its normal function 2. not suitable for surgery More Definitions → |
| incurable | 1. incapable of being cured 2. unalterable in disposition or habits More Definitions → |
| inescapable | 1. impossible to avoid or evade More Definitions → |
| impotent | 1. lacking power or ability 2. (of a male) unable to copulate More Definitions → |
| insurmountable | 1. not capable of being surmounted or overcome 2. impossible to surmount More Definitions → |
| impenetrable | 1. permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter 2. impossible to understand More Definitions → |
| industrialised | 1. made industrial; converted to industrialism More Definitions → |
| inane | 1. extremely silly or stupid More Definitions → |
| interdepartmental | 1. between or among departments More Definitions → |
| imbued | 1. (followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated More Definitions → |
| impeded | 1. made difficult or slow More Definitions → |
| insomniac | 1. experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness More Definitions → |
| impassioned | 1. characterized by intense emotion More Definitions → |
| inalienable | 1. not subject to forfeiture 2. incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another More Definitions → |
| illusory | 1. based on or having the nature of an illusion More Definitions → |
| intertidal | 1. of or relating to the littoral area above the low-tide mark More Definitions → |
| indelible | 1. cannot be removed or erased More Definitions → |
| interfacial | 1. relating to or situated at an interface More Definitions → |
| industrious | 1. characterized by hard work and perseverance 2. working hard to promote an enterprise More Definitions → |
| ingrained | 1. (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held More Definitions → |
| inboard | 1. located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft More Definitions → |
| indignant | 1. angered at something unjust or wrong More Definitions → |
| inflection | More Definitions → |
| imprecise | 1. not precise More Definitions → |
| incendiary | 1. involving deliberate burning of property 2. arousing to action or rebellion More Definitions → |
| insistent | 1. repetitive and persistent 2. demanding attention More Definitions → |
| idealist | More Definitions → |
| icky | 1. very bad 2. soft and sticky More Definitions → |
| infertile | 1. incapable of reproducing More Definitions → |
| intrauterine | 1. within the womb More Definitions → |
| intramuscular | 1. within a muscle More Definitions → |
| incipient | 1. only partly in existence; imperfectly formed More Definitions → |
| irreplaceable | 1. impossible to replace More Definitions → |
| implausible | 1. having a quality that provokes disbelief More Definitions → |
| inoperative | 1. not working or taking effect More Definitions → |
| inordinate | 1. beyond normal limits More Definitions → |
| individualistic | 1. marked by or expressing individuality 2. with minimally restricted freedom in commerce More Definitions → |
| inconsequential | 1. lacking worth or importance 2. not following logically as a consequence More Definitions → |
| impeding | 1. preventing movement More Definitions → |
| irate | 1. feeling or showing extreme anger More Definitions → |
| infinitesimal | 1. infinitely or immeasurably small More Definitions → |
| infeasible | 1. not capable of being carried out or put into practice More Definitions → |
| infirm | 1. lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality 2. lacking firmness of will or character or purpose More Definitions → |
| indescribable | 1. defying expression or description More Definitions → |
| inhomogeneous | 1. not homogeneous More Definitions → |
| inheriting | 1. having the legal right to inherit More Definitions → |
| indivisible | 1. impossible of undergoing division More Definitions → |
| immobile | 1. securely fixed in place 2. not capable of movement or of being moved More Definitions → |
| indisputable | 1. not open to question; obviously true 2. impossible to doubt or dispute More Definitions → |
| impracticable | 1. not capable of being carried out or put into practice More Definitions → |
| interred | 1. placed in a grave More Definitions → |
| immeasurable | 1. beyond calculation or measure 2. impossible to measure More Definitions → |
| invertible | 1. having an additive or multiplicative inverse More Definitions → |
| inimitable | 1. defying imitation; matchless More Definitions → |
| ineffectual | 1. not producing an intended effect 2. producing no result or effect More Definitions → |
| intercellular | 1. located between cells More Definitions → |
| incriminating | 1. charging or suggestive of guilt or blame More Definitions → |
| isothermal | 1. of a process or change taking place at constant temperature More Definitions → |
| ingrown | 1. growing abnormally into the flesh More Definitions → |
| inessential | 1. not basic or fundamental 2. not absolutely necessary More Definitions → |
| inequitable | 1. not equitable or fair More Definitions → |
| investigatory | 1. designed to find information or ascertain facts More Definitions → |
| inexhaustible | 1. incapable of being entirely consumed or used up 2. that cannot be entirely consumed or used up More Definitions → |
| inborn | 1. present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development 2. normally existing at birth More Definitions → |
| insurable | 1. capable of being insured or eligible to be insured More Definitions → |
| inconsiderate | 1. without proper consideration or reflection 2. lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others More Definitions → |
| ironclad | 1. sheathed in iron plates for protection 2. inflexibly entrenched and unchangeable More Definitions → |
| inky | 1. of the color of black ink More Definitions → |
| ischaemic | 1. relating to or affected by ischemia More Definitions → |
| interlocutory | 1. consisting of dialogue More Definitions → |
| internationalist | 1. influenced by or advocating internationalism More Definitions → |
| inscrutable | 1. of an obscure nature More Definitions → |
| impermissible | 1. not permitted 2. not allowable More Definitions → |
| inguinal | 1. of or relating to or near the groin More Definitions → |
| incompressible | 1. incapable of being compressed; resisting compression More Definitions → |
| irreconcilable | 1. impossible to reconcile More Definitions → |
| interscholastic | 1. used of competition or cooperation between secondary schools More Definitions → |
| inflected | 1. (of the voice) altered in tone or pitch 2. showing alteration in form (especially by the addition of affixes) More Definitions → |
| impermeable | 1. preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through More Definitions → |
| iffy | 1. subject to accident or chance or change More Definitions → |
| incised | 1. sharply and deeply indented 2. cut into with a sharp instrument More Definitions → |
| indistinct | 1. not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand More Definitions → |
| ironed | 1. (of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron More Definitions → |
| infinitive | More Definitions → |
| inconspicuous | 1. not prominent or readily noticeable More Definitions → |
| instrumentalist | More Definitions → |
| inbuilt | 1. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic More Definitions → |
| irrefutable | 1. impossible to deny or disprove More Definitions → |
| infuriated | 1. marked by extreme anger More Definitions → |
| incongruous | 1. lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness More Definitions → |
| inattentive | 1. not showing due care or attention 2. showing a lack of attention or care More Definitions → |
| inexcusable | 1. without excuse or justification 2. not excusable More Definitions → |
| inferential | 1. relating to or having the nature of illation or inference 2. of reasoning; proceeding from general premisses to a necessary and specific conclusion More Definitions → |
| insolent | 1. marked by casual disrespect 2. unrestrained by convention or propriety More Definitions → |
| incredulous | 1. not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving More Definitions → |
| incensed | 1. angered at something unjust or wrong More Definitions → |
| iliac | 1. of or relating to the ilium More Definitions → |
| immemorial | 1. long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history More Definitions → |
| indwelling | 1. existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle More Definitions → |
| intermolecular | 1. existing or acting between molecules More Definitions → |
| impolite | 1. not polite More Definitions → |
| insipid | 1. lacking taste or flavor or tang 2. lacking interest or significance or impact More Definitions → |
| interminable | 1. tiresomely long; seemingly without end More Definitions → |
| introverted | 1. given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences More Definitions → |
| indomitable | 1. impossible to subdue More Definitions → |
| indefensible | 1. (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified 2. not able to be protected against attack More Definitions → |
| intramolecular | 1. within the molecule; occurring by a reaction between different parts of the same molecule More Definitions → |
| inexorable | 1. not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty 2. impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason More Definitions → |
| influent | 1. flowing inward More Definitions → |
| impressionable | 1. easily impressed or influenced More Definitions → |
| idiomatic | 1. of or relating to or conforming to idiom More Definitions → |
| infuriating | 1. extremely annoying or displeasing More Definitions → |
| isotonic | 1. (used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure 2. relating to or characterized by the equal intervals of a musical scale More Definitions → |
| inexact | 1. not exact More Definitions → |
| indentured | 1. bound by contract More Definitions → |
| intestate | 1. having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will More Definitions → |
| insincere | 1. lacking sincerity More Definitions → |
| ineffable | 1. defying expression or description 2. too sacred to be uttered More Definitions → |
| individualist | 1. marked by or expressing individuality More Definitions → |
| indecisive | 1. characterized by lack of decision and firmness 2. not definitely settling something More Definitions → |
| irrepressible | 1. impossible to repress or control More Definitions → |
| impassable | 1. incapable of being passed More Definitions → |
| ipsilateral | 1. on or relating to the same side (of the body) More Definitions → |
| inhospitable | 1. unfavorable to life or growth 2. not hospitable More Definitions → |
| impelled | 1. urged or forced to action through moral pressure More Definitions → |
| individualised | 1. made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual More Definitions → |
| intruding | 1. projecting inward More Definitions → |
| incestuous | 1. resembling incest as by excessive intimacy 2. relating to or involving incest More Definitions → |
| institutionalised | 1. given the character of an institution or incorporated into a structured and usually well-established system 2. officially placed in or committed to a specialized institution More Definitions → |
| immunocompromised | 1. unable to develop a normal immune response usually because of malnutrition or immunodeficiency or immunosuppressive therapy More Definitions → |
| incommunicado | 1. without the means or right to communicate More Definitions → |
| incalculable | 1. not able to be computed or enumerated 2. too much to be measured More Definitions → |
| indolent | 1. disinclined to work or exertion 2. (of tumors, e.g.) slow to heal or develop and usually painless More Definitions → |
| interrogative | 1. relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood 2. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation More Definitions → |
| imprudent | 1. not prudent or wise 2. lacking wise self-restraint More Definitions → |
| infatuated | 1. marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness More Definitions → |
| intervertebral | 1. pertaining to the space between two vertebrae More Definitions → |
| impetuous | 1. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation 2. marked by violent force More Definitions → |
| interspecific | 1. arising or occurring between species More Definitions → |
| invalidating | 1. establishing as invalid or untrue More Definitions → |
| impressionistic | 1. of or relating to or based on an impression rather than on facts or reasoning 2. relating to or characteristic of Impressionism More Definitions → |
| immanent | 1. of qualities that are spread throughout something 2. of a mental act performed entirely within the mind More Definitions → |
| indictable | 1. liable to be accused, or cause for such liability More Definitions → |
| intransitive | 1. designating a verb that does not require or cannot take a direct object More Definitions → |
| imperceptible | 1. impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses More Definitions → |
| indefatigable | 1. showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality More Definitions → |
| introvert | More Definitions → |
| inimical | 1. not friendly More Definitions → |
| imperious | 1. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy More Definitions → |
| implacable | 1. incapable of being placated More Definitions → |
| incontinent | 1. not having control over urination and defecation More Definitions → |
| invective | More Definitions → |
| invulnerable | 1. immune to attack; impregnable More Definitions → |
| insubstantial | 1. lacking in nutritive value 2. lacking solidity or strength More Definitions → |
| interlacing | 1. linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing More Definitions → |
| impious | 1. lacking piety or reverence for a god 2. lacking due respect or dutifulness More Definitions → |
| iatrogenic | 1. induced by a physician's words or therapy (used especially of a complication resulting from treatment) More Definitions → |
| isolationism | More Definitions → |
| isolationist | 1. of or relating to isolationism More Definitions → |
| illusive | 1. based on or having the nature of an illusion More Definitions → |
| inebriated | 1. stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) More Definitions → |
| iambic | 1. of or consisting of iambs More Definitions → |
| inedible | 1. not suitable for food More Definitions → |
| inoffensive | 1. not causing anger or annoyance 2. giving no offense More Definitions → |
| inviolable | 1. immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with 2. must be kept sacred More Definitions → |
| insufferable | 1. unbearably arrogant or conceited 2. too extreme to bear More Definitions → |
| idempotent | 1. unchanged in value following multiplication by itself More Definitions → |
| interrogatory | 1. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation More Definitions → |
| insecticidal | 1. of or relating to insecticide More Definitions → |
| invariable | 1. not liable to or capable of change More Definitions → |
| inspiratory | 1. pertaining to the drawing in phase of respiration More Definitions → |
| inarticulate | 1. without or deprived of the use of speech or words More Definitions → |
| invigorated | 1. with restored energy More Definitions → |
| interdenominational | 1. occurring between or among or common to different churches or denominations More Definitions → |
| intracerebral | 1. within the brain More Definitions → |
| imbecile | 1. having a mental age of three to seven years More Definitions → |
| inestimable | 1. beyond calculation or measure More Definitions → |
| ignoble | 1. not of the nobility 2. completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose More Definitions → |
| imitative | 1. marked by or given to imitation 2. (of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound More Definitions → |
| iconoclastic | 1. characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions 2. destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited More Definitions → |
| inhalant | 1. inhaling or serving for inhalation More Definitions → |
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