English Words: D

26,416 words · Page 41 of 529

discriminatingadj

Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive

discriminationnoun

Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.

discriminatoryadj

Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).

discursiveadj

Of or concerning discourse.

discusnoun

A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.

discussverb

To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

discussedverb

simple past and past participle of discuss

discussingverb

present participle and gerund of discuss

discussionnoun

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

discussionsnoun

plural of discussion

disdainnoun

A feeling of contempt or scorn.

disdainfuladj

Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

diseasenoun

An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

diseasedadj

Affected with or suffering from disease.

diseasesnoun

plural of disease

disembarkverb

To remove from on board a vessel; to put on shore

disembarkationnoun

The act of disembarking.

disembarkingverb

present participle and gerund of disembark

disembodiedverb

simple past and past participle of disembody

disempoweredverb

simple past and past participle of disempower

disenchantedadj

Disappointed; having lost belief or enthusiasm through bad experience.

disenchantmentnoun

The act of disenchanting or the state of being disenchanted.

disenfranchiseverb

To deprive someone of a franchise, generally of the right to vote.

disenfranchisementnoun

Explicit or implicit revocation of, or failure to grant, the right to vote, to a person or group of people.

disengagenoun

A circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry

disengagedverb

simple past and past participle of disengage

disengagementnoun

Release or detachment from a physical situation or other involvement.

disengagingadj

That causes one to lose commitment and interest; alienating.

disentangleverb

To free something from entanglement; to extricate or unknot.

disequilibriumnoun

The loss of equilibrium or stability, especially due to an imbalance of forces.

disestablishmentnoun

The downgrading or dissolution of something that had been established.

disfavornoun

Alternative form of disfavour.

disfigureverb

to irreversibly damage the shape or structure of something, negatively affecting its appearance or functionality without completely destroying it.

disfiguredadj

Having a damaged appearance or form; defaced or deformed.

disfigurementnoun

The result of disfiguring; the state of being disfigured.

disgracenoun

The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

disgracedadj

Having been disgraced; having a damaged reputation.

disgracefuladj

Bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful.

disgracefullyadv

In a disgraceful manner.

disgruntledadj

In a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour.

disguisenoun

Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.

disguisedverb

simple past and past participle of disguise

disguisingnoun

A masque or masquerade.

disgustverb

To cause an intense dislike for something.

disgustedadj

Filled with disgust.

disgustingadj

Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.

disgustinglyadv

In a disgusting manner.

dishnoun

A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.

Dishaname

A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.

disharmonynoun

The absence of harmony or concordance.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter D contains 26,416 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 529 pages, and you are currently viewing page 41. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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