Words Starting With DIS
Here's the list of all the 2907 Words Starting With DIS in the English Language.
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discussion | 1. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic 2. an exchange of views on some topic More Definitions → |
display | 1. something intended to communicate a particular impression 2. something shown to the public More Definitions → |
district | 1. regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns 2. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes More Definitions → |
discount | 1. the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise 2. interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan More Definitions → |
distribution | 1. (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence 2. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume More Definitions → |
disease | 1. an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning More Definitions → |
distance | 1. keep at a distance 2. go far ahead of More Definitions → |
disclaimer | 1. (law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something 2. denial of any connection with or knowledge of More Definitions → |
discuss | 1. to consider or examine in speech or writing 2. speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion More Definitions → |
disc | 1. sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove 2. something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate More Definitions → |
disk | 1. draw a harrow over (land) 2. something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate More Definitions → |
distributed | 1. spread out or scattered about or divided up More Definitions → |
discover | 1. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes 2. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally More Definitions → |
disabled | 1. people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped 2. having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness More Definitions → |
discovery | 1. the act of discovering something 2. something that is discovered More Definitions → |
disability | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness More Definitions → |
dish | 1. provide (usually but not necessarily food) 2. make concave; shape like a dish More Definitions → |
disaster | 1. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune 2. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune More Definitions → |
discovered | 1. discovered or determined by scientific observation More Definitions → |
disclosure | 1. the speech act of making something evident More Definitions → |
discrimination | 1. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice 2. the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished More Definitions → |
disorder | 1. a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning 2. a condition in which things are not in their expected places More Definitions → |
discipline | 1. a branch of knowledge 2. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice More Definitions → |
disposal | 1. the power to use something or someone 2. a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) More Definitions → |
dispute | 1. a disagreement or argument about something important 2. coming into conflict with More Definitions → |
discharge | 1. the sudden giving off of energy 2. the act of venting More Definitions → |
distributor | 1. someone who markets merchandise 2. a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion More Definitions → |
distinct | 1. easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined 2. (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality More Definitions → |
discretion | 1. freedom to act or judge on one's own 2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress More Definitions → |
distribute | 1. administer or bestow, as in small portions 2. distribute or disperse widely More Definitions → |
disagree | 1. be of different opinions 2. be different from one another More Definitions → |
distinguished | 1. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation 2. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person More Definitions → |
disable | 1. make unable to perform a certain action 2. injure permanently More Definitions → |
disturbed | 1. having the place or position changed 2. afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief More Definitions → |
disco | 1. dance to disco music 2. popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques More Definitions → |
distinction | 1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes 2. high status importance owing to marked superiority More Definitions → |
dispatch | 1. send away towards a designated goal 2. complete or carry out More Definitions → |
distant | 1. separated in space or coming from or going to a distance 2. far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship More Definitions → |
discrete | 1. constituting a separate entity or part More Definitions → |
disposition | 1. your usual mood 2. the act or means of getting rid of something More Definitions → |
disciplinary | 1. relating to discipline in behavior 2. relating to a specific field of academic study More Definitions → |
disclose | 1. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret 2. reveal to view as by removing a cover More Definitions → |
disappointed | 1. disappointingly unsuccessful More Definitions → |
distinctive | 1. of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing 2. capable of being classified More Definitions → |
distinguish | 1. mark as different 2. detect with the senses More Definitions → |
disclosed | 1. made known (especially something secret or concealed) More Definitions → |
distortion | 1. a change for the worse 2. a shape resulting from distortion More Definitions → |
discontinued | 1. stopped permanently or temporarily More Definitions → |
dissertation | 1. a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree More Definitions → |
dismissed | 1. having lost your job More Definitions → |
discourse | 1. extended verbal expression in speech or writing 2. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) More Definitions → |
dissemination | 1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate 2. the property of being diffused or dispersed More Definitions → |
disposable | 1. free or available for use or disposition 2. designed to be disposed of after use More Definitions → |
disappear | 1. get lost, as without warning or explanation 2. become invisible or unnoticeable More Definitions → |
dishwasher | 1. a machine for washing dishes 2. someone who washes dishes More Definitions → |
discography | 1. a descriptive catalog of musical recordings More Definitions → |
distress | 1. psychological suffering 2. a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) More Definitions → |
displacement | 1. act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics 2. an event in which something is displaced without rotation More Definitions → |
disturbing | 1. causing distress or worry or anxiety More Definitions → |
discreet | 1. marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint 2. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic More Definitions → |
dissolved | 1. (of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form More Definitions → |
discharged | 1. having lost your job More Definitions → |
disposed | 1. having made preparations 2. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward More Definitions → |
dismissal | 1. a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial 2. official notice that you have been fired from your job More Definitions → |
disadvantaged | 1. marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences More Definitions → |
disturbance | 1. activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption 2. an unhappy and worried mental state More Definitions → |
dispersion | 1. spreading widely or driving off 2. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume More Definitions → |
disruption | 1. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity 2. a disorderly outburst or tumult More Definitions → |
disadvantage | 1. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm 2. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position More Definitions → |
disappointment | 1. a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized 2. an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone More Definitions → |
dismiss | 1. bar from attention or consideration 2. cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration More Definitions → |
disconnect | 1. pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable 2. make disconnected, disjoin or unfasten More Definitions → |
disappointing | 1. not up to expectations More Definitions → |
dispose | 1. give, sell, or transfer to another 2. throw or cast away More Definitions → |
discarded | 1. thrown away More Definitions → |
discretionary | 1. having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment 2. (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed More Definitions → |
dispenser | 1. a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts 2. a person who dispenses More Definitions → |
dissent | 1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority 2. a difference of opinion More Definitions → |
discomfort | 1. the state of being tense and feeling pain 2. an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress More Definitions → |
dislike | 1. an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group 2. a feeling of aversion or antipathy More Definitions → |
dissolution | 1. separation into component parts 2. the process of going into solution More Definitions → |
discard | 1. anything that is cast aside or discarded 2. (cards) the act of throwing out a useless card or of failing to follow suit More Definitions → |
disputed | 1. subject to disagreement and debate More Definitions → |
discriminatory | 1. containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice 2. capable of making fine distinctions More Definitions → |
disregard | 1. lack of attention and due care 2. willful lack of care and attention More Definitions → |
disconnected | 1. having been divided; having the unity destroyed 2. marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions More Definitions → |
disagreement | 1. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters 2. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions More Definitions → |
distorted | 1. so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly 2. having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented More Definitions → |
dispersed | 1. distributed or spread over a considerable extent More Definitions → |
discriminate | 1. recognize or perceive the difference 2. treat differently on the basis of sex or race More Definitions → |
distressed | 1. generalized feeling of distress 2. facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty More Definitions → |
disseminate | 1. cause to become widely known More Definitions → |
discourage | 1. try to prevent; show opposition to 2. deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged More Definitions → |
disabling | 1. depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified 2. that cripples or disables or incapacitates More Definitions → |
disruptive | 1. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination More Definitions → |
dissatisfied | 1. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction 2. fail to satisfy More Definitions → |
disguise | 1. an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something 2. any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity More Definitions → |
discouraged | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic 2. lacking in resolution More Definitions → |
disappearance | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation 2. the event of passing out of sight More Definitions → |
discrepancy | 1. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions 2. an event that departs from expectations More Definitions → |
disrupt | 1. make a break in 2. throw into disorder More Definitions → |
disgusting | 1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
disarmament | 1. act of reducing or depriving of arms More Definitions → |
distinctly | 1. clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment 2. in a distinct and distinguishable manner More Definitions → |
disciplined | 1. obeying the rules 2. trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise More Definitions → |
dissolve | 1. grow less and less substantial until it disappears 2. cause to go into a solution More Definitions → |
discontinue | 1. put an end to a state or an activity 2. come to or be at an end More Definitions → |
disparate | 1. fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind 2. including markedly dissimilar elements More Definitions → |
disastrous | 1. (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin More Definitions → |
disappearing | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation More Definitions → |
distraction | 1. mental turmoil 2. an obstacle to attention More Definitions → |
disturb | 1. move deeply 2. change the arrangement or position of More Definitions → |
distracted | 1. having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety More Definitions → |
diss | 1. treat, mention, or speak to rudely More Definitions → |
disciple | 1. someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another More Definitions → |
distal | 1. situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone 2. directed away from the midline or mesial plane of the body More Definitions → |
distilled | 1. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops 2. extract by the process of distillation More Definitions → |
discerning | 1. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic 2. quick to understand More Definitions → |
diskette | 1. a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer More Definitions → |
disparity | 1. inequality or difference in some respect More Definitions → |
dissenting | 1. disagreeing, especially with a majority More Definitions → |
dissipation | 1. breaking up and scattering by dispersion 2. dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure More Definitions → |
disbursement | 1. amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) 2. the act of spending or disbursing money More Definitions → |
disgrace | 1. a state of dishonor 2. bring shame or dishonor upon More Definitions → |
disrupted | 1. marked by breaks or gaps More Definitions → |
discern | 1. detect with the senses More Definitions → |
disqualified | 1. make unfit or unsuitable 2. declare unfit More Definitions → |
dispatcher | 1. the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition 2. employee of a transportation company who controls the departures of vehicles according to weather conditions and in the interest of efficient service More Definitions → |
dishonest | 1. capable of being corrupted 2. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive More Definitions → |
discus | 1. an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible 2. a disk used in throwing competitions More Definitions → |
dissection | 1. cutting so as to separate into pieces 2. a minute and critical analysis More Definitions → |
dissatisfaction | 1. the feeling of being displeased and discontent More Definitions → |
disguised | 1. having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading More Definitions → |
discontinuity | 1. lack of connection or continuity More Definitions → |
disproportionate | 1. not proportionate 2. out of proportion More Definitions → |
dispense | 1. administer or bestow, as in small portions 2. grant a dispensation; grant an exemption More Definitions → |
dispersal | 1. the act of dispersing or diffusing something More Definitions → |
disgust | 1. fill with distaste 2. cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of More Definitions → |
dismal | 1. causing dejection More Definitions → |
disbelief | 1. doubt about the truth of something 2. a rejection of belief More Definitions → |
discriminating | 1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 2. showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste More Definitions → |
dispensed | 1. distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions More Definitions → |
disqualification | 1. unfitness that bars you from participation 2. the act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified More Definitions → |
distract | 1. draw someone's attention away from something 2. disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed More Definitions → |
dissociation | 1. the act of removing from association 2. a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently More Definitions → |
dishonesty | 1. the quality of being dishonest 2. lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing More Definitions → |
dismantling | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
distrust | 1. doubt about someone's honesty 2. the trait of not trusting others More Definitions → |
disappoint | 1. fail to meet the hopes or expectations of More Definitions → |
disambiguation | 1. clarification that follows from the removal of ambiguity More Definitions → |
disobedience | 1. the failure to obey 2. the trait of being unwilling to obey More Definitions → |
distillation | 1. the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors 2. a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling More Definitions → |
disinfection | 1. treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms More Definitions → |
disapprove | 1. consider bad or wrong 2. deem wrong or inappropriate More Definitions → |
disallow | 1. command against More Definitions → |
disjoint | 1. part; cease or break association with 2. separate at the joints More Definitions → |
discontent | 1. showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing 2. make dissatisfied More Definitions → |
disapproval | 1. a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing 2. the expression of disapproval More Definitions → |
distort | 1. make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story 2. form into a spiral shape More Definitions → |
disgusted | 1. having a strong distaste from surfeit More Definitions → |
disclaim | 1. renounce a legal claim or title to 2. make a disclaimer about More Definitions → |
diseased | 1. caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology More Definitions → |
dismay | 1. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted 2. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised More Definitions → |
disproportionately | 1. in a manner which is out of proportion 2. to a disproportionate degree More Definitions → |
disregarded | 1. not noticed inadvertently More Definitions → |
dislocation | 1. an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity 2. the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue More Definitions → |
discipleship | 1. the position of disciple More Definitions → |
dissident | 1. a person who dissents from some established policy 2. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards More Definitions → |
disordered | 1. not arranged in order 2. thrown into a state of disarray or confusion More Definitions → |
dismantle | 1. tear down so as to make flat with the ground 2. take apart into its constituent pieces More Definitions → |
disarm | 1. remove offensive capability from 2. make less hostile; win over More Definitions → |
disperse | 1. distribute loosely 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
disrespect | 1. show a lack of respect for 2. have little or no respect for; hold in contempt More Definitions → |
discouraging | 1. depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action 2. expressing disapproval in order to dissuade More Definitions → |
discredit | 1. the state of being held in low esteem 2. cause to be distrusted or disbelieved More Definitions → |
disgruntled | 1. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction More Definitions → |
disdain | 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient More Definitions → |
dismantled | 1. torn down and broken up More Definitions → |
disintegration | 1. in a decomposed state 2. a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system More Definitions → |
disliked | 1. regarded with aversion More Definitions → |
dissimilar | 1. not similar 2. not alike or similar More Definitions → |
discontinuation | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) More Definitions → |
disorderly | 1. undisciplined and unruly 2. in utter disorder More Definitions → |
displace | 1. cause to move, usually with force or pressure 2. take the place of or have precedence over More Definitions → |
distributive | 1. serving to distribute or allot or disperse More Definitions → |
disinfectant | 1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms 2. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease More Definitions → |
dispel | 1. force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
disinformation | 1. misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc.) More Definitions → |
disconnection | 1. state of being disconnected 2. an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) More Definitions → |
dissolving | 1. the process of going into solution More Definitions → |
distinguishable | 1. capable of being perceived as different or distinct 2. (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality More Definitions → |
disassembly | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
discord | 1. lack of agreement or harmony 2. disagreement among those expected to cooperate More Definitions → |
distillery | 1. a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation More Definitions → |
disengagement | 1. the act of releasing from an attachment or connection 2. to break off a military action with an enemy More Definitions → |
distressing | 1. causing distress or worry or anxiety 2. bad; unfortunate More Definitions → |
discontinuous | 1. of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities 2. not continuing without interruption in time or space More Definitions → |
discredited | 1. being unjustly brought into disrepute 2. suffering shame More Definitions → |
discoloration | 1. a soiled or discolored appearance 2. the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded More Definitions → |
discernment | 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands 2. delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) More Definitions → |
dismayed | 1. struck with fear, dread, or consternation More Definitions → |
distributional | 1. of or relating to spatial distribution More Definitions → |
dissonance | 1. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters 2. the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience More Definitions → |
discreetly | 1. with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint More Definitions → |
disillusioned | 1. freed from illusion More Definitions → |
disgraceful | 1. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation 2. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame More Definitions → |
disrespectful | 1. exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous 2. neither feeling nor showing respect More Definitions → |
dispensation | 1. an exemption from some rule or obligation 2. a share that has been dispensed or distributed More Definitions → |
dislocated | 1. separated at the joint More Definitions → |
disqualify | 1. make unfit or unsuitable 2. declare unfit More Definitions → |
dissipated | 1. unrestrained by convention or morality 2. preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance More Definitions → |
discernible | 1. perceptible by the senses or intellect 2. capable of being perceived clearly More Definitions → |
discoverer | 1. someone who is the first to think of or make something 2. someone who is the first to observe something More Definitions → |
disinterested | 1. unaffected by self-interest More Definitions → |
distillate | 1. a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling More Definitions → |
displeasure | 1. the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something More Definitions → |
dissipate | 1. to cause to separate and go in different directions 2. move away from each other More Definitions → |
discontinuance | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) More Definitions → |
disa | 1. any orchid of the genus Disa; beautiful orchids with dark green leaves and usually hooded flowers; much prized as emblematic flowers in their native regions More Definitions → |
disorganized | 1. lacking order or methodical arrangement or function More Definitions → |
disassemble | 1. take apart into its constituent pieces More Definitions → |
disprove | 1. prove to be false More Definitions → |
dissected | 1. having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib More Definitions → |
distraught | 1. deeply agitated especially from emotion More Definitions → |
disgraced | 1. suffering shame More Definitions → |
disregarding | 1. in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks More Definitions → |
disarray | 1. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior 2. untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance) More Definitions → |
discursive | 1. proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition 2. (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects More Definitions → |
distiller | 1. someone who distills alcoholic liquors More Definitions → |
disservice | 1. an act intended to help that turns out badly More Definitions → |
disenfranchised | 1. deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote More Definitions → |
disarming | 1. act of reducing or depriving of arms 2. capable of allaying hostility More Definitions → |
disagreeable | 1. not to your liking 2. unpleasant to interact with More Definitions → |
distasteful | 1. not pleasing in odor or taste 2. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
distinctively | 1. in an identifiably distinctive manner More Definitions → |
discussant | 1. a participant in a formal discussion More Definitions → |
disjointed | 1. lacking orderly continuity 2. taken apart at the joints More Definitions → |
disconcerting | 1. causing an emotional disturbance More Definitions → |
dissect | 1. cut open or cut apart 2. make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features More Definitions → |
displeased | 1. not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure More Definitions → |
dishonor | 1. a state of shame or disgrace 2. lacking honor or integrity More Definitions → |
dismemberment | 1. the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces More Definitions → |
disingenuous | 1. not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness More Definitions → |
disobey | 1. refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient More Definitions → |
disillusionment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
distaste | 1. a feeling of intense dislike More Definitions → |
dispensary | 1. clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed More Definitions → |
disobedient | 1. not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority 2. unwilling to submit to authority More Definitions → |
disorientation | 1. a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug) 2. confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction More Definitions → |
distinctiveness | 1. a distinguishing trait 2. utter dissimilarity More Definitions → |
dissociative | 1. tending to produce dissociation More Definitions → |
dissuade | 1. turn away from by persuasion More Definitions → |
dispersive | 1. spreading by diffusion More Definitions → |
disaffected | 1. discontented as toward authority More Definitions → |
disjunction | 1. state of being disconnected 2. the act of breaking a connection More Definitions → |
discordant | 1. not in agreement or harmony 2. lacking in harmony More Definitions → |
disinfect | 1. destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing More Definitions → |
disequilibrium | 1. loss of equilibrium attributable to an unstable situation in which some forces outweigh others More Definitions → |
disoriented | 1. having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity 2. socially disoriented More Definitions → |
dished | 1. shaped like a dish or pan More Definitions → |
disrepair | 1. in need of repairs; in need of repair More Definitions → |
dispossessed | 1. physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security More Definitions → |
dismissive | 1. showing indifference or disregard 2. stopping to associate with More Definitions → |
disburse | 1. expend, as from a fund More Definitions → |
disincentive | 1. a negative motivational influence More Definitions → |
disengage | 1. release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles 2. free or remove obstruction from More Definitions → |
distilling | 1. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops 2. extract by the process of distillation More Definitions → |
disused | 1. no longer in use More Definitions → |
disintegrate | 1. break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity 2. cause to undergo fission or lose particles More Definitions → |
disablement | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness More Definitions → |
disembodied | 1. free from a body or physical form or reality 2. not having a material body More Definitions → |
disparaging | 1. expressive of low opinion More Definitions → |
disenchanted | 1. freed from enchantment More Definitions → |
discotheque | 1. a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music More Definitions → |
discernable | 1. perceptible by the senses or intellect More Definitions → |
disband | 1. cause to break up or cease to function 2. stop functioning or cohering as a unit More Definitions → |
discouragement | 1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 2. the expression of opposition and disapproval More Definitions → |
disfigured | 1. having the appearance spoiled More Definitions → |
dispelling | 1. force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
dispelled | 1. force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
dismount | 1. alight from (a horse) 2. the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.) More Definitions → |
disheartening | 1. destructive of morale and self-reliance More Definitions → |
disjunctive | 1. serving or tending to divide or separate More Definitions → |
distill | 1. remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation 2. undergo the process of distillation More Definitions → |
disturbingly | 1. in a disturbing manner More Definitions → |
dislodge | 1. remove or force out from a position 2. change place or direction More Definitions → |
disqualifying | 1. depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified More Definitions → |
discriminator | 1. a person who (or that which) differentiates More Definitions → |
dissension | 1. disagreement among those expected to cooperate 2. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters More Definitions → |
disreputable | 1. lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance More Definitions → |
distemper | 1. any of various infectious viral diseases of animals 2. an angry and disagreeable mood More Definitions → |
disuse | 1. the state of something that has been unused and neglected More Definitions → |
disapproving | 1. expressing or manifesting disapproval More Definitions → |
dispassionate | 1. unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice More Definitions → |
disbelieve | 1. reject as false; refuse to accept More Definitions → |
dishonorable | 1. lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor 2. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive More Definitions → |
disparage | 1. express a negative opinion of More Definitions → |
disheartened | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic More Definitions → |
disci | 1. an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible 2. a disk used in throwing competitions More Definitions → |
disembark | 1. go ashore More Definitions → |
distantly | 1. from or at a distance More Definitions → |
dissonant | 1. characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved 2. lacking in harmony More Definitions → |
dissimilarity | 1. the quality of being dissimilar More Definitions → |
disorganization | 1. a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted 2. the disturbance of a systematic arrangement causing disorder and confusion More Definitions → |
disrepute | 1. the state of being held in low esteem More Definitions → |
disinterest | 1. tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement 2. lack of interest More Definitions → |
disenchantment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
disenfranchisement | 1. the act of withdrawing certification or terminating a franchise More Definitions → |
disfigurement | 1. an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen 2. the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something More Definitions → |
disloyal | 1. showing lack of love for your country 2. deserting your allegiance or duty to leader or cause or principle More Definitions → |
dishonored | 1. suffering shame More Definitions → |
dishonour | 1. a state of shame or disgrace 2. lacking honor or integrity More Definitions → |
disquiet | 1. a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments 2. the trait of seeming ill at ease More Definitions → |
dissociate | 1. part; cease or break association with 2. regard as unconnected More Definitions → |
discriminative | 1. capable of making fine distinctions 2. expressing careful judgment More Definitions → |
disquieting | 1. causing mental discomfort More Definitions → |
discontented | 1. showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing More Definitions → |
discolor | 1. lose color or turn colorless 2. cause to lose or change color More Definitions → |
disinvestment | 1. the withdrawal of capital from a country or corporation More Definitions → |
disappointingly | 1. in a disappointing manner More Definitions → |
disputation | 1. the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) 2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
disadvantageous | 1. involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness More Definitions → |
discounter | 1. a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price More Definitions → |
disentangle | 1. release from entanglement of difficulty 2. extricate from entanglement More Definitions → |
disaffection | 1. the feeling of being alienated from other people 2. disloyalty to the government or to established authority More Definitions → |
disharmony | 1. a lack of harmony More Definitions → |
discoverable | 1. capable of being ascertained or found out More Definitions → |
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