Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.

"They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health."

adjective
/ɪnˈseɪn/

mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable

"The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane."

noun
/ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality

"The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity."

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insatiable

adjective
/ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

"Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library."

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insatiate

adjective
/ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

"He had an insatiate desire for power."

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inscribe

verb
/ɪnˈskraɪb/

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

"They inscribed her name on the trophy."

adjective
/ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

impossible to understand or interpret

"His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking."

noun
/ˈɪnsekt/

a small animal with six legs and usually wings, such as a bee or an ant

"A butterfly is a beautiful type of insect."

noun
/ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects

"The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs."

adjective
/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

"She felt insecure about her performance in the exam."

noun
/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

"Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience."

adjective
/ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity

"The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world."

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adjective
/ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.

"He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow."

adjective
/ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

"His insensitive comment hurt her deeply."

adjective
/ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.

"The rock is an insentient object with no awareness."

adjective
/ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

Unable to be separated or always together.

"The two friends have been inseparable since childhood."

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verb
/ɪnˈsɜːt/

to put something into something else

"Please insert your card into the machine."

noun
/ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

the action of inserting something into something else

"The insertion of the new data was completed successfully."

preposition/adverb/adjective/noun
/ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

Situated within something; the inner part of something.

"She waited inside the house until the rain stopped."

noun
/ɪnˈsaɪdə/

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

"He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets."

adjective
/ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

"The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust."

noun
/ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.

"Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist."

adjective
/ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

"The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics."

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noun
ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.

"His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem."

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insignia

noun
/ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.

"The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment."

noun
/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The quality of being unimportant or trivial.

"He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe."

adjective
/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

"The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it."

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verb
/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.

"He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications."

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adjective
/ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull

"The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning."

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insist

verb
/ɪnˈsɪst/

to demand something forcefully or firmly

"She insisted on paying the bill."

noun
/ɪnˈsɪstəns/

the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly

"At his insistence, we stayed longer."

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insistent

adjective
/ɪnˈsɪstənt/

demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no

"The child was insistent on getting a new toy."

noun
/ˈɪnsələns/

rude or disrespectful behavior

"The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence."

adjective
/ˈɪnsələnt/

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

"The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions."

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noun
/ɪnˈsɒlvənsi/

the state of being unable to pay money owed; bankruptcy

"The company declared insolvency after years of financial struggles."

adjective
/ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

unable to pay debts owed

"The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations."

noun
/ɪnˈsɒmniə/

the condition of being unable to sleep

"She suffered from insomnia due to stress at work."

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insomuch

adverb
/ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

to such an extent

"He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand."

noun
/ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

"She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead."

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adjective
/ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.

"He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away."

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verb
/ɪnˈspɛkt/

To look at something carefully to check for problems or details.

"The engineer inspected the bridge for cracks."

noun
/ɪnˈspekʃən/

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

"The building passed the safety inspection last week."

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inspector

noun
/ɪnˈspɛktər/

An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.

"The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards."

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noun
/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/

the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative or positive

"Her courage was a great inspiration to others."

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verb
/ɪnˈspaɪər/

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something.

"The teacher's words inspired the students to work harder."

noun
/ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily

"Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region."

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instable

adjective
/ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability

"The instable political situation worried foreign investors."

verb
/ɪnˈstɔːl/

To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.

"He installed the new software on his computer."

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noun
/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/

the act or process of putting something in position and making it ready for use

"The installation of the new software took less than an hour."

noun
/ˈɪnstəns/

An example or single occurrence of something.

"This is just one instance of his generosity."