Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
"The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny."
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
"Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist."
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
"His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner."
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
"Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer."
Bad or careless management of something.
"Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution."
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
"The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years."
giving the wrong idea or impression
"The advertisement was misleading and gave false information."
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
"I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house."
to understand or explain something wrongly
"He misinterpreted her silence as agreement."
an unlucky accident or minor misfortune
"A minor mishap delayed the train for half an hour."
feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something
"She had serious misgivings about signing the contract."
A feeling of doubt, worry, or suspicion.
"She had serious misgivings about signing the contract."
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
"He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession."
A state of great suffering, unhappiness, or discomfort.
"The refugees lived in constant misery."
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
"She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new."
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
"The team performed miserably in the championship."
Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable.
"He felt miserable after losing his job."
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
"The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity."
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
"He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance."
A wrong or illegal act.
"He regretted his past misdeeds and apologized."
A person who behaves badly or criminally.
"The police arrested the miscreant responsible for the theft."
To copy the actions, speech, or behavior of someone or something.
"Children often mimic their parents' behavior."
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
"Mining in this area has increased in recent years."
the smallest or lowest amount that is allowed or required
"The minimum age to vote is eighteen in most countries."
to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree
"We should minimize the risks before starting the project."
the smallest or least amount possible
"The damage to the car was minimal after the accident."
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
"The artist created a miniature model of the castle."
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
"He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities."
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
"Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together."
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
"Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones."
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
"The miner worked in the coal mine for many years."
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
"The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal."
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
"He was bored by the mindless tasks at work."
The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment.
"Practicing mindfulness reduces stress and anxiety."
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
"She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details."
the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care
"Please mind the gap between the train and the platform."
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
"He walked with mincing steps across the stage."
to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces; to speak in an affectedly delicate or refined way
"She minced the garlic before adding it to the sauce."
Expressing a threat; menacing.
"The criminal gave the witness a minatory look."
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
"The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away."
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
"The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh."
Aggressively active in a cause, sometimes using forceful methods.
"The group became increasingly militant in their demands."
a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies
"The village formed a militia to defend against attacks."
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
"His lack of experience will militate against his promotion."
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
"The military incursion caused widespread devastation."
relating to soldiers, the armed forces, or war
"He decided to join the military after college."
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
"The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries."
An important achievement or stage in a process or journey.
"Winning this award is a milestone in his career."
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
"He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall."
