英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Lack of caution or good judgment.
"His imprudence in investing all his money in one stock was disastrous."
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
"It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather."
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
"The student's impudence shocked the entire class."
not showing due respect for another person; rude
"The impudent child talked back to the teacher."
inability to take effective action; helplessness
"The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people."
a sudden strong desire or urge to act without thinking
"He bought the watch on impulse without planning to."
acting suddenly without careful thought
"She made an impulsive decision to buy the car."
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
"His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices."
not clean or free from contamination; morally corrupt
"The water was impure and unsafe to drink."
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
"The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample."
an accusation or attribution of blame
"The politician denied the imputation of corruption."
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
"They imputed the company's success to good leadership."
positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object
"She stood in front of the building."
the state of being unable to do something
"His inability to make decisions affected his career."
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
"The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season."
lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail
"The report contained several factual inaccuracies."
Not correct, precise, or exact; containing errors.
"The report was full of inaccurate data."
Not engaging in activity; not active.
"The account has been inactive for six months."
the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action
"Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health."
lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough
"She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications."
Not sufficient or good enough.
"The funding was inadequate to complete the project."
Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.
"The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible."
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
"The error happened through sheer inadvertence."
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
"Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project."
Without intention; accidentally.
"He inadvertently deleted the important file."
Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.
"It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain."
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
"Freedom of speech is an inalienable right."
lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless
"The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue."
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless
"The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times."
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
"The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience."
not understandable; incomprehensible
"The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students."
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
"It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library."
not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
"His inapt choice of words offended many people."
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
"She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech."
To the extent that; considering that.
"Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully."
Because; since.
"He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell."
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
"The inattentive student missed several important instructions."
Unable to be heard.
"Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise."
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
"The president delivered his inaugural speech."
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
"The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow."
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
"The organization was inaugurated officially."
Not conducive to success; unpromising or unlucky.
"The event began under inauspicious circumstances."
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
"He has an inbred sense of loyalty."
