Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

discriminatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

"Discriminatory policies triggered protests."

noun/verb C1
/dɪsˈdeɪn/

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.

"She looked at the messy room with open disdain."

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disembark

verb C1
/ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

"The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing."

disengage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

"He tried to disengage from the heated argument."

disentangle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

"She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches."

disfigure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

"The fire disfigured the old building."

disgruntle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

to make someone dissatisfied or discontented

"The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers."

dishearten definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪsˈhɑːrtən/

To cause someone to lose confidence, hope, or spirit.

"The repeated failures disheartened the young athlete."

adjective C1
/dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Having lost confidence, hope, or spirit; discouraged.

"She looked disheartened after receiving the bad news."

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disheveled

adjective C1
/dɪˈʃɛvəld/

Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.

"He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes."

dishonor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/dɪsˈɑːnər/

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

"The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family."

Dishonour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪsˈɒn.ər/

a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations

"Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy."

disillusion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun C1
/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed

"The scandal disillusioned many voters."

disillusionment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

"His disillusionment with politics made him withdraw from activism."

disinfection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.

"Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection."

disingenuous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness

"She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting."

disinterest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪsˈɪntrəst/

lack of interest or concern

"His disinterest in the project was obvious."

disinterested definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

"The judge remained disinterested in the case."

disjointed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.

"The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow."

dislocate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

"He dislocated his shoulder while playing football."

dislodge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.

"The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill."

adjective C1
/ˈdɪzməl/

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

"The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds."

dismantle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dismantle

verb C1
/dɪsˈmæntl̩/

to take apart a machine, structure, or system into separate pieces

"The workers dismantled the old factory equipment."

verb C1
/ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

"The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey."

noun C1
/ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority

"The child's disobedience worried his parents."

disown definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪsˈoʊn/

to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something

"He decided to disown his reckless brother."

disparage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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disparage

verb C1
/dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

"It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions."

disparate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdɪspərət/

fundamentally different or distinct in kind; not allowing comparison

"The project combined disparate ideas from art and technology."

disparity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈspærəti/

a great difference or inequality

"There is a growing disparity between rich and poor."

dispassionate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪsˈpæʃənət/

not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

"The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial."

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dispel

verb C1
/dɪˈspɛl/

to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear

"The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion."

noun C1
/ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.

"The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness."

verb C1
/dɪˈspɛns/

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

"The machine dispenses clean drinking water."

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disperse

verb C1
/dɪˈspɜːrs/

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

"The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd."

adjective C1
/dɪˈspɜːrst/

Scattered or spread across a wide area.

"The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services."

dispersion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.

"The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce."

dispirited definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

"After losing the match, the team looked dispirited."

displace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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displace

verb C1
/dɪsˈpleɪs/

To force someone or something out of its usual place or position.

"The flood displaced hundreds of families from their homes."

noun C1
/ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.

"She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties."

verb C1
/dɪsˈpruːv/

to show that something is false or wrong

"The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory."

verb C1
/dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible

"The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating."

noun/verb C1
/dɪsˈkwaɪət/

A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

"The strange silence filled the room with disquiet."

disquieting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

"The news report was deeply disquieting to the public."

adjective C1
/dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

"The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town."

dissatisfy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy

"The poor service dissatisfies many customers."

verb C1
/dɪˈsɛkt/

to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail

"In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy."

noun C1
/daɪˈsɛkʃən/

the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure

"The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure."

disseminate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/

to spread information, knowledge, or ideas widely

"The organization works to disseminate health information to rural communities."

dissemination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˌsɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.

"The dissemination of educational resources is vital for learning."

verb C1
/dɪˈsɛnt/

To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.

"Several members dissented from the majority decision."