英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A sign, piece of information, or signal that suggests something.
"Dark clouds are an indication of an approaching storm."
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
"His tone was indicative of his frustration."
a sign or piece of information that shows the state or level of something
"The rising unemployment rate is a clear indicator of economic troubles."
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
"Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement."
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
"The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption."
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
"The indictment accused the company of multiple violations."
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
"He showed complete indifference to the suffering around him."
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
"She was indifferent to the outcome of the match."
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
"The charity was founded to help people living in indigence."
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
"These plants are indigenous to South America."
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
"Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique."
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
"The hospital offers free care to indigent patients."
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to accept or understand
"The report was so long and detailed that it became almost indigestible."
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
"He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion."
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
"She was indignant when accused of cheating."
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
"Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict."
Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or humiliation.
"He suffered the indignity of being ignored in the meeting."
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
"The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight."
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
"The policy affected small businesses indirectly."
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
"The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible."
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
"Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment."
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
"It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public."
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
"The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment."
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
"The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance."
Absolutely necessary; essential.
"Water is indispensable for human survival."
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
"Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century."
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
"Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities."
Impossible to doubt or question; certain.
"It is an indisputable fact that the earth orbits the sun."
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
"Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond."
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
"The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance."
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
"The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet."
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
"The judge's indivertible attention was on the case."
A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.
"Each individual has the right to freedom of speech."
Not able to be divided or separated.
"The country's unity was indivisible despite differences."
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
"The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda."
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
"His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time."
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
"The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon."
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
"She had an indomitable spirit that inspired everyone."
situated, occurring, or used inside a building
"Indoor plants can improve air quality at home."
inside a building; within an enclosed space
"Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors."
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
"It is indubitable that hard work leads to success."
Without a doubt; certainly.
"She is indubitably the best candidate for the job."
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
"The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative."
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
"The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees."
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
"The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis."
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
"He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner."
The act of allowing oneself or others to enjoy pleasure, often excessively.
"Her favorite indulgence is eating chocolate late at night."
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
"The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late."
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
"Years of hardship indurated his spirit."
