for|bid´ding|ness — for|bid|ding «fuhr BIHD ihng», adjective. causing fear or dislike; looking dangerous or unpleasant; grim: »The coast was rocky and forbidding.…an elderly man of remarkably hard features and forbidding aspect (Dickens). SYNONYM(S): disagreeable,… … Useful english dictionary
for|get´ful|ness — for|get|ful «fuhr GEHT fuhl», adjective. 1. apt to forget; having a poor memory: »Old people sometimes become forgetful. 2. neglecting; heedless: »forgetful of the law. SYNONYM(S): neglectful, oblivious, unmindful. 3. causing to forget: » … Useful english dictionary
for|giv´ing|ness — for|giv|ing «fuhr GIHV ihng», adjective. that forgives; willing to forgive. SYNONYM(S): remissive. –for|giv´ing|ly, adverb. –for|giv´ing|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
for´tu|nate|ness — for|tu|nate «FR chuh niht», adjective. 1. having good luck; lucky: »You are fortunate in having such a fine family. 2. bringing good luck; having favorable results: »a fortunate occurrence. ╂[< Latin fortūnātus, past participle of fortūnāre… … Useful english dictionary
for´ci|ble|ness — for|ci|ble «FR suh buhl, FOHR », adjective. 1. made or done by force; using force: »a forcible entrance into a house. 2. Figurative. having or showing force; strong; powerful or effective; convincing: »a forcible speaker. –for´ci|ble|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
re|for´ma|tive|ness — re|for|ma|tive «rih FR muh tihv», adjective. that reforms; tending toward or inducing reform: »We are advised by the Prison Commissioners that periods of that kind are of very little value for reformative training (Economist). –re|for´ma|tive|ly … Useful english dictionary
un|for´tu|nate|ness — un|for|tu|nate «uhn FR chuh niht», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having, bringing, or accompanied by bad luck; not lucky: »an unfortunate person, an unfortunate venture. 2. not suitable; not fitting: »an unfortunate choice of words. The child s… … Useful english dictionary
self´-for|get´ful|ness — self for|get|ful «SEHLF fuhr GEHT fuhl», adjective. forgetful of oneself or one s own individuality; showing no thought of one s own advantage or interest. –self´ for|get´ful|ly, adverb. –self´ for|get´ful|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
un´for|giv´ing|ness — un|for|giv|ing «UHN fuhr GIHV ihng», adjective. not forgiving; not disposed to forgive; implacable. –un´for|giv´ing|ly, adverb. –un´for|giv´ing|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
good´-for-noth´ing|ness — good for noth|ing «GUD fuhr NUHTH ihng», adjective, noun. –adj. worthless; useless. –n. a person who is worthless or useless. –good´ for noth´ing|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary