des´per|ate|ness — des|per|ate «DEHS puhr iht, DEHS priht», adjective. 1. not caring what happens because hope is gone; reckless because of despair; violent: »Suicide is a desperate act. 2. ready to run any risk: »a desperate robber. 3. having little chance for… … Useful english dictionary
in|cho´ate|ness — in|cho|ate «adjective. ihn KOH iht; verb. IHN koh ayt», adjective, verb, at|ed, at|ing. –adj. just begun; in an early stage; incomplete; undeveloped: »Yet he stood…tensing with an inchoate sense of his conspicuousness (Atlantic). Each one of us… … Useful english dictionary
lit´er|ate|ness — lit|er|ate «LIHT uhr iht», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. able to read and write: »The literate person can find out from books what the person who cannot read must find out for himself or be told. 2. acquainted with literature; educated; literary.… … Useful english dictionary
mod´er|ate|ness — mod|er|ate «adjective, noun. MOD uhr iht; verb. MOD uh rayt», adjective, noun, verb, at|ed, at|ing. –adj. 1. kept or keeping within proper bounds; not extreme: »moderate expenses, moderate styles. 2. not violent, severe, or intense; calm: » … Useful english dictionary
pas´sion|ate|ness — pas|sion|ate «PASH uh niht», adjective. 1. having or showing strong feelings: »The fathers of our country were passionate believers in freedom. 2. easily moved to strong feelings, especially to violent anger: »My brother was passionate, and had… … Useful english dictionary
tem´per|ate|ness — tem|per|ate «TEHM puhr iht, priht», adjective. 1. not very hot, and not very cold: »a temperate climate. 2. moderate; self restrained; using self control: »She spoke in a temperate manner, not favoring either side especially. SYNONYM(S): calm,… … Useful english dictionary
af|fec´tion|ate|ness — af|fec|tion|ate «uh fehsmh>shuh niht», adjective. 1. having or showing affection; fond; tender: »an affectionate child, an affectionate farewell. The soldier received an affectionate letter from his sister. SYNONYM(S): warm; devoted. 2.… … Useful english dictionary
com|pas´sion|ate|ness — com|pas|sion|ate «kuhm PASH uh niht», adjective. 1. wishing to help those that suffer; pitying; sympathetic: »The young policeman s compassionate voice calmed the lost child. 2. (of a transfer, leave, assignment, etc.) given by superiors or… … Useful english dictionary
con|sid´er|ate|ness — con|sid|er|ate «kuhn SIHD uhr iht», adjective. 1. thoughtful of others and their feelings: »A considerate neighbor brought the old woman food when she was sick in bed. Was I more considerate of you and your comfort? (Jane Austen). SYNONYM(S):… … Useful english dictionary
de|gen´er|ate|ness — de|gen|er|ate «verb. dih JEHN uh rayt; adjective, noun. dih JEHN uhr iht», verb, at|ed, at|ing, adjective, noun. –v.i. 1. to grow worse; decline in physical, mental, or moral qualities: »His health degenerated with disease and old age. How the… … Useful english dictionary
