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Topic: Emotions

shiftily

IPA: /ˈʃɪf.tɪ.li/

KK: /ˈʃɪf.tɪ.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that suggests someone is being deceitful or not trustworthy.

Example: He looked at me shiftily, as if he was hiding something.

shiftiness

IPA: /ˈʃɪftɪnəs/

KK: /ˈʃɪftɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being deceitful or evasive, often making it difficult to trust someone or something.

Example: His shiftiness made it hard for the team to rely on him during the project.

shiftless

IPA: /ˈʃɪftləs/

KK: /ˈʃɪftləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is lazy and does not have the desire to work or achieve anything.

Example: He was often seen as shiftless because he never applied for a job or pursued his goals.

shiftlessly

IPA: /ˈʃɪftləsli/

KK: /ˈʃɪftlɪsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of ambition or energy; doing things without effort or purpose.

Example: He approached his work shiftlessly, never putting in the effort to succeed.

shiftlessness

IPA: /ˈʃɪftləsnəs/

KK: /ˈʃɪftləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being lazy or lacking ambition; a state of being inactive or unproductive.

Example: His shiftlessness prevented him from achieving his goals and making progress in life.

shifty

IPA: /ˈʃɪfti/

KK: /ˈʃɪfti/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that seems untrustworthy or deceitful, often changing direction or behavior unexpectedly.

Example: His shifty eyes made me doubt his honesty.

shily

IPA: /ˈʃaɪli/

KK: /ˈʃaɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows nervousness or a lack of confidence, often by avoiding eye contact or speaking softly.

Example: She smiled shyly when he complimented her.

shock

IPA: /ʃɑk/

KK: /ʃɑk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience a sudden and intense feeling of surprise or distress.

Example: She was shocked to hear the unexpected news.

noun

Definition: A sudden and intense feeling of surprise or distress, often caused by an unexpected event or situation.

Example: She was in shock after hearing the bad news about her friend.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel sudden surprise or distress, or to make someone experience a strong emotional reaction.

Example: The news of the accident shocked everyone in the room.

shockable

IPA: /ˈʃɒkəbl/

KK: /ˈʃɑkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being surprised or disturbed by something unexpected or unpleasant.

Example: She is very shockable and often reacts strongly to surprising news.

shocked

IPA: /ʃɒkt/

KK: /ʃɑkt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very surprised or upset by something unexpected.

Example: She was shocked to hear the news about her friend's accident.

verb

Definition: To feel or show a strong emotional reaction, often due to something unexpected or disturbing.

Example: She was shocked to hear the news about her friend's accident.

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