{ "faintheartedness":{ "lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks":{ "examples":[ "his faintheartedness got the better of him, and he backed off from the ski trail intended for experts" ], "synonyms":[ "timidity", "timidness", "timorousness" ], "near synonyms":[ "bashfulness", "constraint", "embarrassment", "inhibition", "restraint", "shyness", "skittishness", "hesitation", "indecision", "indecisiveness", "irresoluteness", "irresolution", "alarm", "alarum", "anxiety", "apprehension", "concern", "discomposure", "dismay", "fear", "panic", "upset", "worry", "cowardice", "cowardliness", "cravenness", "spinelessness" ], "near antonyms":[ "assurance", "confidence", "self-assertiveness", "self-assurance", "self-confidence", "composure", "coolness", "insouciance", "nonchalance", "unconcern", "backbone", "decisiveness", "determination", "fiber", "firmness", "fortitude", "gameness", "grit", "gumption", "mettle", "resoluteness", "resolution", "spunk", "bravery", "courage", "courageousness", "daring", "dauntlessness", "doughtiness", "fearlessness", "gutsiness", "intrepidity", "intrepidness", "valor", "brazenness", "cheek", "effrontery", "gall", "temerity" ], "antonyms":[ "audaciousness", "audacity", "boldness", "cojones", "guts", "nerve" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "faintly":{ "as in quietly , softly":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "feebly", "low", "noiselessly", "quietly", "softly", "inaudibly", "silently", "soundlessly", "voicelessly" ], "near antonyms":[ "aloud", "audibly", "out", "out loud", "verbally", "vocally", "clearly", "discernibly", "distinctly", "distinguishably", "perceptibly", "plainly" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "fair":{ "a public showing of objects of interest":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "a dazzling array of sleek cabin cruisers at the annual boat fair" ], "near antonyms":[], "related":[ "demonstration", "performance", "presentation", "production", "extravaganza", "pageant", "spectacle", "auction", "offering", "presentment", "sale" ], "synonyms":[ "display", "exhibit", "exhibition", "expo", "exposition", "show" ] }, "according to the rules or the law":{ "antonyms":[ "dirty", "illegally" ], "examples":[ "we expect everyone on this basketball court to play fair" ], "near antonyms":[ "ignobly", "immorally", "underhandedly", "unethically", "dishonorably" ], "related":[ "ethically", "high-mindedly", "morally", "nobly", "honorably" ], "synonyms":[ "clean", "cleanly", "fairly", "legally" ] }, "being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong":{ "antonyms":[ "undeserved", "undue", "unfair", "unjust", "unjustified", "unmerited", "unwarranted" ], "examples":[ "most thought his dismissal was fair since he had been given many chances to clean up his act" ], "near antonyms":[ "incoherent", "incorrect", "irrelative", "irrelevant", "improper", "inapplicable", "inapposite", "inappropriate", "inapt", "indefensible", "unjustifiable", "unreasonable", "unsuitable", "biased", "inequitable", "partial", "unequal", "arbitrary", "despotic", "illegitimate", "unlawful" ], "related":[ "applicable", "appropriate", "apt", "fit", "fitting", "meet", "proper", "requisite", "suitable", "lawful", "legal", "legitimate", "accurate", "correct", "true", "rhadamanthine", "strict", "stringent", "uncompromising", "equitable", "impartial", "square" ], "synonyms":[ "competent", "condign", "deserved", "due", "just", "justified", "merited", "right", "rightful", "warranted" ] }, "following or according to the rules":{ "antonyms":[ "dirty", "foul", "nasty", "unfair", "unsportsmanlike" ], "examples":[ "a hockey player who is respected for his fair play" ], "near antonyms":[ "immoral", "unethical", "unprincipled", "unrighteous", "unscrupulous", "vicious", "wrong" ], "related":[ "just", "law-abiding", "ethical", "moral", "principled", "scrupulous", "honorable", "irreproachable", "unimpeachable" ], "synonyms":[ "clean", "legal", "sportsmanlike", "sportsmanly" ] }, "free from dirt or stain":{ "antonyms":[ "besmirched", "dirty", "filthy", "foul", "grubby", "smirched", "soiled", "spotted", "stained", "sullied", "unclean", "uncleaned" ], "examples":[ "a handwritten thank-you letter requires nothing less than a sheet of fair white paper" ], "near antonyms":[ "dingy", "greasy", "grimy", "mucky", "muddy", "unwashed", "defiled", "germy", "polluted", "tainted", "unsterile", "unsterilized", "blackened", "discolored" ], "related":[ "pure", "taintless", "undefiled", "unpolluted", "untainted", "wholesome", "cleanly", "germfree", "hygienic", "sanitary", "sterile", "abluted", "bleached", "cleansed", "purified", "scrubbed", "washed", "whitened", "milky", "snowy", "white", "flawless", "unblemished", "bright", "shiny", "sparkling" ], "synonyms":[ "antiseptic", "chaste", "clean", "immaculate", "pristine", "spick-and-span", "spic-and-span", "spotless", "squeaky-clean", "stainless", "unsoiled", "unstained", "unsullied" ] }, "having no exceptions or restrictions":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "it would take a fair miracle for that project to be finished on time" ], "near antonyms":[ "doubtful", "dubious", "equivocal", "qualified", "questionable", "restricted", "uncertain" ], "related":[ "authentic", "classic", "genuine", "real", "veritable", "constant", "endless", "eternal", "perpetual", "undying", "unremitting", "extreme", "unrestricted", "confirmed", "habitual", "hopeless", "inveterate", "extraordinary", "frightful", "horrible", "huge", "main", "superlative", "supreme", "surpassing", "terrible", "terrific" ], "synonyms":[ "absolute", "all-out", "arrant", "blank", "blooming", "bodacious", "categorical", "categoric", "clean", "complete", "consummate", "crashing", "damn", "damned", "dead", "deadly", "definite", "downright", "dreadful", "flat", "flat-out", "out-and-out", "outright", "perfect", "plumb", "profound", "pure", "rank", "regular", "sheer", "simple", "stark", "stone", "straight-out", "thorough", "thoroughgoing", "total", "unadulterated", "unalloyed", "unconditional", "unmitigated", "unqualified", "utter", "very" ] }, "having qualities which inspire hope":{ "antonyms":[ "bleak", "dark", "depressing", "desperate", "discouraging", "disheartening", "dismal", "downbeat", "dreary", "gloomy", "hopeless", "inauspicious", "pessimistic", "unencouraging", "unlikely", "unpromising", "unpropitious" ], "examples":[ "as long as the team keeps playing as hard as they can, they have a fair chance of winning\u2014no matter what the scoreboard says" ], "near antonyms":[ "cheerless", "comfortless", "doubtful", "dubious", "uncertain", "bearish", "grim", "negative", "unfavorable", "funereal", "glum", "gray", "grey", "miserable", "wretched" ], "related":[ "cheering", "comforting", "reassuring", "soothing", "assured", "confident", "decisive", "doubtless", "positive", "sure", "unhesitating", "beamish", "bullish", "eupeptic", "favorable", "good" ], "synonyms":[ "auspicious", "bright", "encouraging", "golden", "heartening", "hopeful", "likely", "optimistic", "promising", "propitious", "rose-colored", "roseate", "rosy", "upbeat" ] }, "marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias":{ "antonyms":[ "biased", "ex parte", "inequitable", "nonobjective", "one-sided", "partial", "parti pris", "partisan", "prejudiced", "unjust" ], "examples":[ "a commanding officer who enjoyed the respect of his soldiers because his decisions were always fair" ], "near antonyms":[ "deceitful", "deceptive", "dishonest", "arbitrary", "unconscionable", "unreasonable", "jaundiced", "unfriendly", "unsympathetic", "colored", "distorted", "warped" ], "related":[ "frank", "forthright", "open", "straight", "straightforward", "balanced", "rational", "reasonable" ], "synonyms":[ "candid", "disinterested", "dispassionate", "equal", "equitable", "evenhanded", "impartial", "indifferent", "just", "nonpartisan", "objective", "square", "unbiased", "unprejudiced" ] }, "not stormy or cloudy":{ "antonyms":[ "bleak", "cloudy", "dirty", "foul", "nasty", "overcast", "rainy", "raw", "rough", "squally", "stormy", "sunless", "tempestuous", "turbulent" ], "examples":[ "we prayed for fair weather during our vacation at the beach" ], "near antonyms":[ "harsh", "inclement", "severe", "blustering", "blustery", "breezy", "gusty", "foggy", "hazy", "misty", "murky", "soupy" ], "related":[ "balmy", "clement", "gentle", "mild", "moderate", "temperate", "calm", "halcyon", "peaceful", "placid", "serene", "tranquil", "fine", "pleasant" ], "synonyms":[ "bright", "clear", "cloudless", "sunny", "sunshiny", "unclouded" ] }, "of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "the abundance of people with fair hair in Scandinavia" ], "near antonyms":[ "black-a-vised", "brown", "brunet", "brunette", "dark", "olive", "swart", "swarthy", "black", "ebony", "raven" ], "related":[ "ocherous", "ochreous", "ash-blond", "ash-blonde", "blondish", "strawberry blonde", "strawberry blond", "towheaded", "gold", "light", "white" ], "synonyms":[ "blond", "blonde", "flaxen", "golden", "sandy", "straw", "tawny" ] }, "of average to below average quality":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "for what they charged us, the painters should have done better than a fair job of painting the house" ], "near antonyms":[ "A1", "capital", "choice", "classic", "distinguished", "excellent", "exceptional", "exquisite", "fabulous", "fantastic", "first-class", "first-rate", "grand", "great", "marvelous", "marvellous", "matchless", "maximum", "nifty", "number one", "No. 1", "optimal", "optimum", "outstanding", "par excellence", "peerless", "preeminent", "prime", "sensational", "special", "splendid", "stellar", "sterling", "superb", "superior", "superlative", "supreme", "swell", "terrific", "tip-top", "top", "top-notch", "unmatched", "unparalleled", "unsurpassed", "deficient", "inadequate", "insufficient", "lacking", "unacceptable", "unsatisfactory", "wanting" ], "related":[ "acceptable", "adequate", "all right", "alright", "decent", "OK", "okay", "reasonable", "satisfactory", "sufficient", "sufficing", "tolerable", "moderate", "modest", "presentable", "respectable", "minimal", "unexceptional", "fine", "good", "nice" ], "synonyms":[ "common", "indifferent", "mediocre", "medium", "middling", "ordinary", "passable", "run-of-the-mill", "run-of-the-mine", "run-of-mine", "second-class", "second-rate", "so-so" ] }, "of light complexion":{ "antonyms":[ "black", "brunet", "brunette", "dark", "swart", "swarthy" ], "examples":[ "fair people tend to sunburn easily" ], "near antonyms":[], "related":[ "ashen", "ashy", "pale", "paled", "palish", "pallid", "pasty", "peaked", "peaky", "sallow", "sallowish", "wan", "white" ], "synonyms":[ "light" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "very close to but not completely":{ "antonyms":[], "examples":[ "it fair takes your breath away when you find out what properties in London are going for" ], "near antonyms":[ "absolutely", "altogether", "completely", "entirely", "fully", "plain", "plumb", "quite", "thoroughly", "totally", "utterly", "well", "wholly", "barely", "hardly", "scarcely" ], "related":[ "appreciably", "by and large", "chiefly", "largely", "mainly", "mostly", "kind of", "partially", "partly", "somewhat" ], "synonyms":[ "about", "all but", "almost", "borderline", "fairly", "feckly", "more or less", "most", "much", "near", "nearly", "next to", "nigh", "practically", "somewhere", "virtually", "well-nigh" ] }, "very pleasing to look at":{ "antonyms":[ "grotesque", "hideous", "homely", "ill-favored", "plain", "ugly", "unaesthetic", "unattractive", "unbeautiful", "uncomely", "uncute", "unhandsome", "unlovely", "unpleasing", "unpretty", "unsightly" ], "examples":[ "generally considered the fairest girl in town, she had no lack of boyfriends" ], "near antonyms":[ "abhorrent", "abominable", "bad", "disagreeable", "disgusting", "dreadful", "foul", "frightful", "ghastly", "horrible", "loathsome", "nasty", "nauseating", "objectionable", "offensive", "repellent", "repellant", "repugnant", "repulsive", "revolting", "shocking", "sickening", "terrible", "vile", "unappealing", "unappetizing", "unimposing", "unpleasant", "unprepossessing", "frumpish", "frumpy", "unbecoming", "unshapely" ], "related":[ "alluring", "appealing", "charming", "cunning", "delightful", "engaging", "fascinating", "glamorous", "glamourous", "prepossessing", "elegant", "exquisite", "glorious", "Junoesque", "magnificent", "resplendent", "splendid", "statuesque", "sublime", "superb", "flawless", "perfect", "radiant", "dainty", "delicate", "personable", "pleasant", "presentable", "chocolate-box", "prettyish", "desirable", "dishy", "dollish", "foxy", "hot", "luscious", "nubile", "pulchritudinous", "seductive", "sexy", "toothsome", "hunky", "studly", "arresting", "eye-catching", "flamboyant", "flashy", "glossy", "showstopping", "showy", "slick", "snazzy", "splashy", "striking", "zingy", "photogenic", "telegenic" ], "synonyms":[ "aesthetic", "esthetic", "aesthetical", "esthetical", "attractive", "beauteous", "beautiful", "bonny", "bonnie", "comely", "cute", "drop-dead", "fetching", "good", "good-looking", "goodly", "gorgeous", "handsome", "knockout", "likely", "lovely", "lovesome", "pretty", "ravishing", "seemly", "sightly", "stunning", "taking", "well-favored" ] } }, "fair shake":{ "the practice of giving to others what is their due":{ "antonyms":[ "inequity", "injustice", "raw deal", "wrong" ], "examples":[ "it's going to be tough to get a fair shake the way this country's legal system is set up" ], "near antonyms":[ "bias", "one-sidedness", "partiality", "prejudice", "unfairness", "unjustness", "wrongfulness", "corruption", "impropriety", "crime", "offense", "offence", "wrongdoing", "disservice", "harm" ], "related":[ "equitability", "equitableness", "evenhandedness", "fair-mindedness", "fairness", "impartiality", "goodness", "righteousness", "virtue", "honor", "integrity", "uprightness" ], "synonyms":[ "equity", "justice", "right" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fair-haired":{ "granted special treatment or attention":{ "examples":[ "she had been the teacher's fair-haired pupil\u2014the one who could do no wrong" ], "synonyms":[ "beloved", "cherished", "darling", "dear", "favored", "favorite", "fond", "loved", "pet", "precious", "special", "sweet", "white-headed" ], "near synonyms":[ "admired", "adored", "appreciated", "esteemed", "relished", "revered", "prized", "treasured", "preferred" ], "near antonyms":[ "abhorred", "abominated", "despised", "detested", "disdained", "disfavored", "disliked", "execrated", "hated", "loathed", "unfavorite", "abandoned", "forgotten", "ignored", "alienated", "estranged" ], "antonyms":[ "unbeloved" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "fairy tales":{ "a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive":{ "antonyms":[ "truths" ], "examples":[ "did you really see a bear, or are you telling us another one of your fairy tales ?" ], "near antonyms":[ "facts", "truisms", "verities", "honesties", "veracities", "authentications", "confirmations", "substantiations", "validations", "verifications" ], "related":[ "distortions", "exaggerations", "half-truths", "ambiguities", "equivocations", "obliquities", "defamations", "libels", "slanders", "perjuries", "bluffs", "fictions", "poses", "pretenses", "pretences", "humbug", "jives", "nonsense", "canards", "fallacies", "misconceptions", "myths", "falsifications", "misinformation", "misreports", "misrepresentations", "misstatements", "deceits", "dishonesties", "duplicities", "fraudulences" ], "synonyms":[ "fables", "fabrications", "falsehoods", "falsities", "fibs", "lies", "mendacities", "prevarications", "stories", "tales", "taradiddles", "tarradiddles", "untruths", "whoppers" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "faithlessness":{ "lack of faithfulness especially to one's husband or wife":{ "examples":[ "a wife who long ago became resigned to the chronic faithlessness of her husband" ], "synonyms":[ "disloyalty", "falseness", "falsity", "inconstancy", "infidelity", "perfidiousness", "perfidy", "unfaithfulness" ], "near synonyms":[ "adultery", "betrayal", "double cross", "double-dealing", "duplicity", "sellout", "treachery", "treason", "deceit", "deception", "lying" ], "near antonyms":[ "staunchness", "steadfastness", "dependability", "reliability", "honesty", "trustworthiness" ], "antonyms":[ "allegiance", "constancy", "devotedness", "devotion", "faith", "faithfulness", "fealty", "fidelity", "loyalty" ] }, "the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another":{ "examples":[ "the former butler's mercenary faithlessness shocked and offended the royal family" ], "synonyms":[ "backstabbing", "betrayal", "business", "disloyalty", "double cross", "falseness", "falsity", "infidelity", "perfidy", "sellout", "treachery", "treason", "two-timing", "unfaithfulness" ], "near synonyms":[ "abandonment", "desertion", "deceit", "deception", "double-dealing", "duplicity", "guile", "two-facedness", "fraud", "informing", "lying", "snitching", "talebearing", "trickery" ], "near antonyms":[ "dependability", "reliability", "trustworthiness", "defense", "protection", "safeguard", "shield" ], "antonyms":[ "allegiance", "devotion", "faithfulness", "fealty", "fidelity", "loyalty", "staunchness", "steadfastness" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fainting":{ "to lose consciousness":{ "examples":[ "the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood" ], "synonyms":[ "blacking out", "conking (out)", "keeling (over)", "passing out", "swooning" ], "near synonyms":[ "breaking down", "collapsing", "zonking (out)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "coming around", "coming round", "coming to", "reviving" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "faintness":{ "the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor":{ "examples":[ "after a year of increasing faintness , the old man quietly died in his sleep" ], "synonyms":[ "asthenia", "debilitation", "debility", "delicacy", "enervation", "enfeeblement", "feebleness", "fragility", "frailness", "frailty", "infirmity", "languidness", "languor", "listlessness", "lowness", "weakness", "wimpiness" ], "near synonyms":[ "decay", "decrepitude", "breakdown", "collapse", "prostration", "exhaustion", "fatigue", "lassitude", "weariness", "defenselessness", "helplessness", "impotence", "impuissance", "powerlessness", "effeteness", "softness", "tenderness", "disablement", "incapacitation", "invalidism", "damage", "harm", "hurt", "impairment", "injury" ], "near antonyms":[ "energy", "vitality", "brawniness", "fitness", "heftiness", "huskiness", "lustiness", "muscularity", "virility", "hardness", "ruggedness", "stoutness", "sturdiness", "toughness", "health", "healthiness", "soundness", "wellness" ], "antonyms":[ "hardihood", "hardiness", "robustness", "strength", "vigor" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fair market values":{ "as in values , market values":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "market values", "valuations", "values", "antes", "charges", "costs", "damages", "fees", "figures", "freights", "prices", "price tags", "asking prices", "list prices", "sticker prices", "price points", "rates", "tariffs", "unit prices", "carrying charges", "overcharges", "service charges", "service fees", "surcharges", "deductions", "discounts", "markdowns", "reductions", "sales", "deposits", "down payments", "accounts", "bills", "checks", "invoices", "tabs" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "faithful":{ "firm in one's allegiance to someone or something":{ "examples":[ "fans of the Chicago Cubs are famously faithful" ], "synonyms":[ "constant", "dedicated", "devoted", "devout", "down-the-line", "fast", "good", "loyal", "pious", "staunch", "stanch", "steadfast", "steady", "true", "true-blue" ], "near synonyms":[ "dependable", "dutiful", "reliable", "responsible", "solid", "tried", "tried-and-true", "trustworthy", "trusty", "unfaltering", "unhesitating", "unwavering", "determined", "intent", "resolute", "confirmed", "dyed-in-the-wool", "inveterate", "sworn", "ardent", "avid", "enthusiastic", "fervent", "fervid", "gung ho", "impassioned", "passionate", "serious" ], "near antonyms":[ "irresponsible", "undependable", "unreliable", "untrustworthy", "faltering", "hesitant", "vacillating", "wavering", "dubious", "irresolute", "shaky", "uncertain", "apathetic", "dispassionate", "uninterested" ], "antonyms":[ "disloyal", "faithless", "false", "fickle", "inconstant", "perfidious", "recreant", "traitorous", "treacherous", "unfaithful", "untrue" ] }, "following an original exactly":{ "examples":[ "a faithful filming of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Treasure Island" ], "synonyms":[ "accurate", "authentic", "exact", "precise", "right", "strict", "true", "veracious" ], "near synonyms":[ "lifelike", "realistic", "careful", "conscientious", "meticulous", "punctilious", "scrupulous", "authoritative", "bona fide", "genuine", "real", "veridical" ], "near antonyms":[ "careless", "slack", "slipshod", "slovenly", "erroneous", "incorrect", "invalid", "off", "unsound", "untrue", "untruthful", "wrong" ], "antonyms":[ "corrupt", "corrupted", "false", "imprecise", "inaccurate", "inauthentic", "inexact", "loose", "unfaithful" ] }, "as in membership , fold":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "fold", "membership", "collective", "commune", "community", "cooperative", "alliance", "bloc", "camp", "coalition", "partnership", "body", "cadre", "group", "circle", "clan", "clique", "coterie", "junta", "junto", "klatch", "klatsch", "lot", "set", "crew", "outfit", "party", "squad", "team", "branch", "chapter", "local", "sisterhood", "sorority", "cabal", "camarilla", "camorra", "confederacy", "conspiracy" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in loyalist":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "loyalist", "apostle", "missionary", "proselytizer", "soldier", "advocate", "backer", "champion", "supporter", "acolyte", "adherent", "convert", "disciple", "epigone", "follower", "liege man", "partisan", "partizan", "pupil", "votarist", "votary", "prot\u00e9g\u00e9", "scholar", "student", "ideologist", "ideologue", "idealogue", "sectarian", "admirer", "cultist", "devotee", "enthusiast", "fan", "idolater", "idolator", "worshipper", "worshiper", "zealot", "apparatchik", "camp follower", "flunky", "flunkey", "flunkie", "hanger-on", "henchman", "lackey", "lickspittle", "minion", "myrmidon", "satellite", "stooge", "sycophant", "toady", "yes-man" ], "near antonyms":[ "coryphaeus", "leader", "apostate", "defector", "renegade", "traitor", "turncoat" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "fairness":{ "the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses":{ "examples":[ "a city of incomparable fairness , Venice has enchanted travelers for centuries" ], "synonyms":[ "aesthetics", "esthetics", "attractiveness", "beauteousness", "beautifulness", "beauty", "comeliness", "cuteness", "gorgeousness", "handsomeness", "looks", "loveliness", "prettiness", "sightliness" ], "near synonyms":[ "allure", "appeal", "attraction", "fascination", "glamour", "glamor", "charm", "delightfulness", "elegance", "exquisiteness", "gloriousness", "radiance", "radiancy", "resplendence", "resplendency", "splendidness", "splendiferousness", "sublimeness", "sublimity", "superbness", "desirability", "desirableness", "foxiness", "lusciousness", "nubility", "pulchritude", "seductiveness", "sex appeal", "sexiness", "shapeliness", "flawlessness", "perfection", "daintiness", "delicacy", "flamboyance", "flashiness", "glossiness", "showiness", "slickness", "splashiness" ], "near antonyms":[ "disagreeableness", "dreadfulness", "foulness", "ghastliness", "horribleness", "loathsomeness", "nastiness", "offensiveness", "repellency", "repulsiveness", "terribleness", "vileness", "blemish", "flaw", "imperfection" ], "antonyms":[ "grotesqueness", "hideousness", "homeliness", "plainness", "ugliness", "unattractiveness", "unbecomingness", "unloveliness", "unsightliness" ] }, "lack of favoritism toward one side or another":{ "examples":[ "fairness was certainly uppermost in the elderly woman's mind as she made arrangements for dividing the family heirlooms among her many grandchildren" ], "synonyms":[ "detachment", "disinterest", "disinterestedness", "equity", "evenhandedness", "fair-mindedness", "impartiality", "justice", "neutralism", "neutrality", "nonpartisanship", "objectiveness", "objectivity" ], "near synonyms":[ "apathy", "indifference", "unconcern", "broad-mindedness", "open-mindedness", "tolerance", "fence-sitting", "straddling" ], "near antonyms":[ "chauvinism", "nepotism", "subjectiveness", "subjectivity", "bent", "inclination", "leaning", "penchant", "predilection", "predisposition", "proclivity", "propensity", "tendency", "preconception", "prejudgment" ], "antonyms":[ "bias", "favor", "favoritism", "nonobjectivity", "one-sidedness", "partiality", "partisanship", "prejudice" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fair-mindedness":{ "lack of favoritism toward one side or another":{ "examples":[ "fortunately, the person chosen to determine custody for the child is known for her fair-mindedness" ], "synonyms":[ "detachment", "disinterest", "disinterestedness", "equity", "evenhandedness", "fairness", "impartiality", "justice", "neutralism", "neutrality", "nonpartisanship", "objectiveness", "objectivity" ], "near synonyms":[ "apathy", "indifference", "unconcern", "broad-mindedness", "open-mindedness", "tolerance", "fence-sitting", "straddling" ], "near antonyms":[ "chauvinism", "nepotism", "subjectiveness", "subjectivity", "bent", "inclination", "leaning", "penchant", "predilection", "predisposition", "proclivity", "propensity", "tendency", "preconception", "prejudgment" ], "antonyms":[ "bias", "favor", "favoritism", "nonobjectivity", "one-sidedness", "partiality", "partisanship", "prejudice" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fainted":{ "to lose consciousness":{ "examples":[ "the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood" ], "synonyms":[ "blacked out", "conked (out)", "keeled (over)", "passed out", "swooned" ], "near synonyms":[ "broke down", "collapsed", "zonked (out)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "came around", "came round", "came to", "revived" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "fail-safe":{ "not likely to fail":{ "examples":[ "flowers have been traditionally regarded as the fail-safe gift for Valentine's Day" ], "synonyms":[ "can't-miss", "certain", "infallible", "sure", "surefire", "unfailing" ], "near synonyms":[ "dependable", "reliable", "deadly", "unerring" ], "near antonyms":[ "doubtful", "questionable", "uncertain" ], "antonyms":[ "fallible" ] }, "a measure taken to preclude loss or injury":{ "examples":[ "there are so many fail-safes built into the system that a highly unlikely series of mistakes would have to be made before failure could occur" ], "synonyms":[ "caution", "palladium", "precaution", "preventive", "safeguard" ], "near synonyms":[ "armor", "cover", "guard", "protection", "screen", "shield", "wall", "ward" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "fain":{ "having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)":{ "examples":[ "during the Renaissance most men of science and the arts were fain to express their noblest thoughts in Latin, the lingua franca of the learned" ], "synonyms":[ "amenable", "disposed", "game", "glad", "inclined", "minded", "ready", "willing" ], "near synonyms":[ "predisposed", "prone", "accommodating", "agreeable", "compliant", "cooperative", "obedient", "obliging", "submissive", "favorable", "receptive", "prepared", "prompt", "quick", "responsive", "swift", "desirous", "eager", "enthused", "enthusiastic", "excited" ], "near antonyms":[ "averse", "loath", "loth", "loathe", "reluctant", "reticent" ], "antonyms":[ "disinclined", "unamenable", "unwilling" ] }, "by choice or preference":{ "examples":[ "\"I would fain not marry that suitor, my lord,\" the princess pleaded" ], "synonyms":[ "first", "preferably", "rather", "readily", "soon", "willingly" ], "near synonyms":[ "alternately", "alternatively", "either", "instead", "electively", "optionally", "desirably", "gladly", "wishfully", "obligingly", "voluntarily" ], "near antonyms":[ "reluctantly", "forcibly", "willy-nilly" ], "antonyms":[ "involuntarily", "unwillingly" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ] }, "fairy tale":{ "a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive":{ "examples":[ "did you really see a bear, or are you telling us another one of your fairy tales ?" ], "synonyms":[ "fable", "fabrication", "falsehood", "falsity", "fib", "lie", "mendacity", "prevarication", "story", "tale", "taradiddle", "tarradiddle", "untruth", "whopper" ], "near synonyms":[ "distortion", "exaggeration", "half-truth", "ambiguity", "equivocation", "obliquity", "defamation", "libel", "slander", "perjury", "bluff", "fiction", "pose", "pretense", "pretence", "humbug", "jive", "nonsense", "canard", "fallacy", "misconception", "myth", "falsification", "misinformation", "misreport", "misrepresentation", "misstatement", "deceit", "deceitfulness", "dishonesty", "duplicity", "fraudulence" ], "near antonyms":[ "fact", "truism", "verity", "honesty", "truthfulness", "veracity", "authentication", "confirmation", "substantiation", "validation", "verification" ], "antonyms":[ "truth" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fair market value":{ "as in value , market value":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "market value", "valuation", "value", "ante", "charge", "cost", "damage", "fee", "figure", "freight", "price", "price tag", "asking price", "list price", "sticker price", "price point", "rate", "tariff", "unit price", "carrying charge", "overcharge", "service charge", "service fee", "surcharge", "deduction", "discount", "markdown", "reduction", "sale", "deposit", "down payment", "account", "bill", "check", "invoice", "tab" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "faithfulness":{ "adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty":{ "examples":[ "put the faithfulness of his disciples to the test" ], "synonyms":[ "adhesion", "allegiance", "attachment", "commitment", "constancy", "dedication", "devotedness", "devotion", "faith", "fastness", "fealty", "fidelity", "loyalty", "piety", "steadfastness", "troth" ], "near synonyms":[ "affection", "fondness", "determination", "firmness", "resolution", "dependability", "reliability", "trustability", "trustiness", "trustworthiness" ], "near antonyms":[ "alienation", "disaffection", "estrangement", "separation" ], "antonyms":[ "disloyalty", "faithlessness", "falseness", "falsity", "inconstancy", "infidelity", "perfidiousness", "perfidy", "treachery", "unfaithfulness" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fails":{ "to stop functioning":{ "examples":[ "my car failed just as I was about to head to work" ], "synonyms":[ "breaks", "breaks down", "conks (out)", "crashes", "cuts out", "dies", "gives out", "stalls" ], "near synonyms":[ "fizzles", "sputters", "wheezes", "acts up", "malfunctions", "jams" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "starts (up)" ] }, "to be unsuccessful":{ "examples":[ "despite all the publicity, the movie failed miserably at the box office" ], "synonyms":[ "bombs", "collapses", "craters", "flames out", "flops", "flunks", "folds", "founders", "misses", "strikes out", "tanks", "washes out" ], "near synonyms":[ "flounders", "struggles", "declines", "sinks", "skids", "slips", "slumps", "wanes", "crashes", "crumbles", "miscarries", "misfires", "goes under", "implodes", "self-destructs" ], "near antonyms":[ "cooks", "flourishes", "prospers", "thrives", "prevails", "triumphs", "wins" ], "antonyms":[ "clicks", "comes off", "delivers", "goes", "goes over", "pans out", "succeeds", "works out" ] }, "to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of":{ "examples":[ "although the minor-league franchise continues to fail local fans, hope springs eternal" ], "synonyms":[ "cheats", "disappoints", "dissatisfies", "lets down" ], "near synonyms":[ "bums (out)", "chagrins", "discontents", "disgruntles", "displeases", "distresses", "upsets", "disenchants", "disillusions", "deceives", "deludes", "mocks" ], "near antonyms":[ "fulfills", "fulfils", "gladdens" ], "antonyms":[ "contents", "gratifies", "satisfies" ] }, "to lose bodily strength or vigor":{ "examples":[ "ever since she reached the age of 90, Grandma has been noticeably failing" ], "synonyms":[ "decays", "droops", "emaciates", "fades", "flags", "goes", "lags", "languishes", "sags", "sinks", "wastes (away)", "weakens", "wilts", "withers" ], "near synonyms":[ "breaks down", "wears out", "yields", "degenerates", "deteriorates", "rots", "runs down" ], "near antonyms":[ "convalesces", "rallies", "rebounds", "recovers", "recuperates", "gains" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to miss the opportunity or obligation":{ "examples":[ "failed to mention that he was looking for new job" ], "synonyms":[ "forgets", "neglects", "omits" ], "near synonyms":[ "disregards", "ignores", "overlooks", "overpasses", "passes over", "pretermits", "slights", "slides", "slips", "defaults", "skips" ], "near antonyms":[ "heeds", "minds", "remembers", "keeps", "observes", "carries out", "does", "executes", "performs", "practices", "practises", "discharges", "fulfills", "fulfils", "meets", "satisfies", "complies (with)" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "fairylands":{ "as in wonderlands , dreamlands":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "dreamlands", "dreamworlds", "wonderlands", "Camelots", "Cockaignes", "Edens", "Elysiums", "Elysia", "empyreans", "fantasylands", "heavens", "lotuslands", "never-never lands", "New Jerusalems", "nirvanas", "paradises", "promised lands", "Shangri-las", "utopias", "Zions", "Sions", "arcadias", "blisses", "euphorias", "joys" ], "near antonyms":[ "fool's paradises", "anti-utopias", "dystopias", "hells" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fair-trading":{ "as in selling , retailing":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "distributing", "marketing", "peddling", "retailing", "selling", "supplying", "vending", "wholesaling", "buying", "picking up", "purchasing", "taking", "black-marketing", "bootlegging", "fencing", "smuggling", "auctioning", "exchanging", "merchandising", "merchandizing", "rebuying", "reselling", "swapping", "cornering", "engrossing", "monopolizing", "underselling", "bargaining", "bartering", "horse-trading", "negotiating", "transacting", "day-trading", "investing", "speculating", "dealing", "trading", "trafficking" ], "near antonyms":[ "blackballing", "blacking", "boycotting" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "fairly":{ "to some degree or extent":{ "examples":[ "for someone without professional training, she sings fairly well" ], "synonyms":[ "enough", "kindly", "kind of", "like", "moderately", "more or less", "pretty", "quite", "rather", "relatively", "something", "somewhat", "sort of" ], "near synonyms":[ "acceptably", "decently", "passably", "tolerably", "little", "negligibly", "nominally", "slightly", "vaguely", "half", "halfway", "incompletely", "part", "partially", "partly", "partway" ], "near antonyms":[ "awfully", "beastly", "deadly", "especially", "exceedingly", "exceeding", "exceptionally", "extremely", "frightfully", "greatly", "heavily", "highly", "hugely", "mightily", "mortally", "particularly", "surpassingly", "terribly", "very", "considerably", "extensively", "significantly", "substantially" ], "antonyms":[] }, "according to the rules or the law":{ "examples":[ "had acquired the land fairly" ], "synonyms":[ "clean", "cleanly", "fair", "legally" ], "near synonyms":[ "ethically", "high-mindedly", "morally", "nobly", "honorably" ], "near antonyms":[ "ignobly", "immorally", "underhandedly", "unethically", "dishonorably" ], "antonyms":[ "dirty", "illegally" ] }, "very close to but not completely":{ "examples":[ "he fairly knocked me flat on my face as he ran by" ], "synonyms":[ "about", "all but", "almost", "borderline", "fair", "feckly", "more or less", "most", "much", "near", "nearly", "next to", "nigh", "practically", "somewhere", "virtually", "well-nigh" ], "near synonyms":[ "appreciably", "by and large", "chiefly", "largely", "mainly", "mostly", "kind of", "partially", "partly", "somewhat" ], "near antonyms":[ "absolutely", "altogether", "completely", "entirely", "fully", "plain", "plumb", "quite", "thoroughly", "totally", "utterly", "well", "wholly", "barely", "hardly", "scarcely" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "fair-trades":{ "as in sells , retails":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "distributes", "markets", "peddles", "retails", "sells", "supplies", "vends", "wholesales", "buys", "picks up", "purchases", "takes", "black-markets", "bootlegs", "fences", "smuggles", "auctions", "exchanges", "merchandises", "merchandizes", "rebuys", "resells", "swaps", "corners", "engrosses", "monopolizes", "undersells", "bargains", "barters", "horse-trades", "negotiates", "transacts", "day-trades", "invests", "speculates", "deals", "trades", "traffics" ], "near antonyms":[ "blackballs", "blacks", "boycotts" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "fairs":{ "a public showing of objects of interest":{ "examples":[ "a dazzling array of sleek cabin cruisers at the annual boat fair" ], "synonyms":[ "displays", "exhibitions", "exhibits", "expos", "expositions", "shows" ], "near synonyms":[ "demonstrations", "performances", "presentations", "productions", "extravaganzas", "pageants", "spectacles", "auctions", "offerings", "presentments", "sales" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fairy godmother":{ "one that helps another with gifts or money":{ "examples":[ "when it came time for the girl to go to college, Aunt Edna once again proved to be a reliable fairy godmother" ], "synonyms":[ "angel", "benefactor", "donator", "donor", "Maecenas", "patron", "sugar daddy" ], "near synonyms":[ "benefactress", "patroness", "almoner", "almsgiver", "philanthropist", "altruist", "bestower", "contributor", "giver", "helper", "subscriber", "supporter", "guardian angel", "protector", "savior", "saviour" ], "near antonyms":[ "beneficiary", "donee", "giftee", "recipient" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fainthearted":{ "easily frightened":{ "examples":[ "the sport of river rafting is not for those who are fainthearted" ], "synonyms":[ "fearful", "fearsome", "mousy", "mousey", "scary", "shy", "skittish", "timid", "timorous", "tremulous" ], "near synonyms":[ "chicken", "chickenhearted", "chicken-livered", "cowardly", "craven", "dastardly", "gutless", "lily-livered", "milk-livered", "poltroon", "pusillanimous", "spineless", "unheroic", "yellow", "jittery", "jumpy", "spooky", "anxious", "apprehensive", "nervous", "afraid", "alarmed", "horrified", "panicked", "panicky", "panic-stricken", "scared", "shocked", "spooked", "startled", "terrified", "terrorized", "unnerved" ], "near antonyms":[ "brave", "courageous", "dauntless", "doughty", "fearless", "gallant", "greathearted", "heroic", "heroical", "intrepid", "lionhearted", "stalwart", "stout", "stouthearted", "undaunted", "valiant", "valorous", "assured", "confident", "self-assured", "self-confident", "determined", "firm", "game", "plucky", "resolute", "undeterred", "unflinching", "unswerving", "mettlesome", "spirited", "spunky" ], "antonyms":[ "adventuresome", "adventurous", "audacious", "bold", "daring", "dashing", "gutsy", "hardy", "venturesome", "venturous" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "fail (at)":{ "as in lose , miss":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "fall short (of)", "miss", "lose" ], "near antonyms":[ "achieve", "attain", "bag", "chalk up", "clock (up)", "gain", "hit", "log", "make", "notch (up)", "rack up", "ring up", "score", "win", "acquire", "capture", "carry", "draw", "garner", "get", "land", "obtain", "procure", "realize", "secure", "amount (to)", "approach", "equal", "match", "measure up (to)", "meet", "rival", "tie", "touch" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "fails (at)":{ "as in loses , misses":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "falls short (of)", "misses", "loses" ], "near antonyms":[ "achieves", "attains", "bags", "chalks up", "clocks (up)", "gains", "hits", "logs", "makes", "notches (up)", "racks up", "rings up", "scores", "wins", "acquires", "captures", "carries", "draws", "garners", "gets", "lands", "obtains", "procures", "realizes", "secures", "amounts (to)", "approaches", "equals", "matches", "measures up (to)", "meets", "rivals", "ties", "touches" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "fairings":{ "something given to someone without expectation of a return":{ "examples":[ "business takes him to all corners of the globe, but he never fails to bring back fairings for the family back in London" ], "synonyms":[ "bestowals", "comps", "donations", "donatives", "freebies", "freebees", "gifts", "giveaways", "handsels", "lagniappes", "largesses", "presentations", "presents" ], "near synonyms":[ "alms", "benefactions", "beneficences", "benevolences", "charities", "contributions", "doles", "handouts", "oblations", "offerings", "philanthropies", "tithes", "boxes", "care packages", "foys", "grants", "subsidies", "remembrances", "tributes", "valentines", "bonuses", "boons", "windfalls", "courtesies", "favors", "generosities", "sacrifices", "gratuities", "propines", "tips", "awards", "prizes", "rewards", "dowries", "bequests", "legacies" ], "near antonyms":[ "advances", "loans", "bribes", "douceurs", "peace offerings", "sops" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "failed (at)":{ "as in lost , missed":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "fell short (of)", "missed", "lost" ], "near antonyms":[ "achieved", "attained", "bagged", "chalked up", "clocked (up)", "gained", "hit", "logged", "made", "notched (up)", "racked up", "rang up", "scored", "won", "acquired", "captured", "carried", "drew", "garnered", "got", "landed", "obtained", "procured", "realized", "secured", "amounted (to)", "approached", "equaled", "equalled", "matched", "measured up (to)", "met", "rivaled", "rivalled", "tied", "touched" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "fairy":{ "an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers":{ "examples":[ "fairies are part of the folklore of many countries and cultures" ], "synonyms":[ "brownie", "dwarf", "elf", "faerie", "faery", "fay", "gnome", "goblin", "gremlin", "hobgoblin", "kobold", "leprechaun", "pixie", "pixy", "puck", "sprite", "troll" ], "near synonyms":[ "little people", "kelpie", "nixie", "changeling", "imp", "banshee", "ghoul", "hag", "ogre" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in dreamy , fairylike":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "dreamy", "fairylike", "cursed", "curst", "jinxed", "possessed", "fantastic", "fantastical", "miraculous", "utopian", "wondrous", "bewitched", "charmed", "enchanted", "entranced", "magic", "magical", "spellbound", "hypnotized", "mesmerized", "bedazzled", "captivated", "fascinated" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "fairy godmothers":{ "one that helps another with gifts or money":{ "examples":[ "when it came time for the girl to go to college, Aunt Edna once again proved to be a reliable fairy godmother" ], "synonyms":[ "angels", "benefactors", "donators", "donors", "Maecenases", "patrons", "sugar daddies" ], "near synonyms":[ "benefactresses", "patronesses", "almoners", "almsgivers", "philanthropists", "altruists", "bestowers", "contributors", "givers", "helpers", "subscribers", "supporters", "guardian angels", "protectors", "saviors", "saviours" ], "near antonyms":[ "beneficiaries", "donees", "giftees", "recipients" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fairyland":{ "as in wonderland , dreamland":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "dreamland", "dreamworld", "wonderland", "Camelot", "Cockaigne", "Eden", "Elysium", "empyrean", "fantasyland", "heaven", "lotusland", "never-never land", "New Jerusalem", "nirvana", "paradise", "promised land", "Shangri-la", "utopia", "Zion", "Sion", "arcadia", "blessedness", "bliss", "blissfulness", "euphoria", "gladness", "joy" ], "near antonyms":[ "fool's paradise", "anti-utopia", "dystopia", "hell" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fail-safes":{ "a measure taken to preclude loss or injury":{ "examples":[ "there are so many fail-safes built into the system that a highly unlikely series of mistakes would have to be made before failure could occur" ], "synonyms":[ "cautions", "palladia", "precautions", "preventives", "safeguards" ], "near synonyms":[ "armors", "covers", "guards", "protections", "screens", "shields", "walls", "wards" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "failing (at)":{ "as in losing , missing":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "falling short (of)", "missing", "losing" ], "near antonyms":[ "achieving", "attaining", "bagging", "chalking up", "clocking (up)", "gaining", "hitting", "logging", "making", "notching (up)", "racking up", "ringing up", "scoring", "winning", "acquiring", "capturing", "carrying", "drawing", "garnering", "getting", "landing", "obtaining", "procuring", "realizing", "securing", "amounting (to)", "approaching", "equaling", "equalling", "matching", "measuring up (to)", "meeting", "rivaling", "rivalling", "touching", "tying", "tieing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "faiths":{ "a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities":{ "examples":[ "the city of Jerusalem is sacred to three faiths : Christianity, Islam, and Judaism" ], "synonyms":[ "credos", "creeds", "cults", "persuasions", "religions" ], "near synonyms":[ "churches", "communions", "denominations", "sects", "doctrines", "dogmas", "dogmata", "theologies", "deisms", "heathenisms", "monotheisms", "paganisms", "pantheisms", "polytheisms", "theisms" ], "near antonyms":[ "agnosticism", "know-nothingisms", "atheisms", "nonbeliefs", "secularisms" ], "antonyms":[] }, "mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon":{ "examples":[ "she has complete faith that the universe is controlled by a benevolent Supreme Being with a master plan" ], "synonyms":[ "beliefs", "credences", "credits" ], "near synonyms":[ "axioms", "laws", "precepts", "principles", "tenets", "assurances", "certainties", "certitudes", "convictions", "confidences", "dependences", "dependances", "reliances", "trusts", "hopes", "doctrines", "dogmas", "dogmata", "philosophies", "dogmatisms", "fanaticisms", "insistences" ], "near antonyms":[ "distrust", "mistrust", "skepticism", "suspicions", "uncertainties" ], "antonyms":[ "disbeliefs", "discredit", "doubts", "nonbeliefs" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "faithless":{ "not true in one's allegiance to someone or something":{ "examples":[ "faithless friends who deserted him in his time of need" ], "synonyms":[ "disloyal", "false", "fickle", "inconstant", "perfidious", "recreant", "traitorous", "treacherous", "unfaithful", "untrue" ], "near synonyms":[ "irresponsible", "trustless", "undependable", "unreliable", "untrustworthy", "faltering", "hesitant", "vacillating", "wavering", "dubious", "irresolute", "uncertain", "apathetic", "dispassionate", "uninterested" ], "near antonyms":[ "dependable", "dutiful", "reliable", "responsible", "solid", "tried", "tried-and-true", "trustable", "trustworthy", "trusty", "unfaltering", "unhesitating", "unwavering", "determined", "intent", "resolute", "confirmed", "dyed-in-the-wool", "inveterate", "sworn", "ardent", "avid", "enthusiastic", "fervent", "fervid", "impassioned", "passionate" ], "antonyms":[ "constant", "dedicated", "devoted", "devout", "down-the-line", "faithful", "fast", "loyal", "staunch", "stanch", "steadfast", "steady", "true" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "fairish":{ "of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards":{ "examples":[ "did a fairish job of refinishing the old chest, especially since it was her first foray into furniture restoration" ], "synonyms":[ "acceptable", "adequate", "all right", "decent", "fine", "good", "OK", "okay", "passable", "respectable", "satisfactory", "serviceable", "tolerable" ], "near synonyms":[ "agreeable", "bearable", "endurable", "sufferable", "average", "fair", "indifferent", "mediocre", "middling", "minimal", "common", "ordinary", "run-of-the-mill", "run-of-the-mine", "run-of-mine", "second-rate", "so-so", "standard", "unexceptional", "appropriate", "correct", "due", "fitting", "meet", "proper", "right", "seemly", "suitable", "useful", "worthy", "gratifying", "satisfying" ], "near antonyms":[ "disagreeable", "disreputable", "improper", "indecent", "objectionable", "unfit", "unsuitable", "unworthy", "useless", "wrong", "bad", "cheap", "defective", "faulty", "imperfect", "incomplete", "lamentable", "pitiful", "shoddy", "dissatisfying", "insufficient", "meager", "meagre", "mean", "miserly", "niggardly", "poor", "scanty", "shabby", "short", "skimpy", "spare", "stingy", "insufferable", "intolerable", "unbearable", "unendurable", "atrocious", "execrable", "miserable", "vile", "wretched", "exceptional", "exquisite", "extreme", "fancy", "first-class", "high-grade", "matchless", "maximized", "maximum", "optimal", "optimum", "peerless", "preeminent", "premium", "special", "supreme", "unmatched", "unparalleled", "A1", "bang-up", "banner", "boss", "capital", "classic", "crackerjack", "dandy", "divine", "fabulous", "first-rate", "grand", "great", "groovy", "heavenly", "jim-dandy", "keen", "marvelous", "marvellous", "mean", "neat", "nifty", "noble", "par excellence", "prime", "sensational", "splendid", "stellar", "sterling", "superb", "superior", "superlative", "supernal", "swell", "terrific", "tip-top", "top", "top-notch", "unsurpassed", "wonderful" ], "antonyms":[ "deficient", "inadequate", "insufficient", "lacking", "unacceptable", "unsatisfactory", "wanting" ] }, "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "fairies":{ "an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers":{ "examples":[ "fairies are part of the folklore of many countries and cultures" ], "synonyms":[ "brownies", "dwarfs", "dwarves", "elves", "faeries", "fays", "gnomes", "goblins", "gremlins", "hobgoblins", "kobolds", "leprechauns", "pixies", "pucks", "sprites", "trolls" ], "near synonyms":[ "little people", "kelpies", "nixies", "changelings", "imps", "banshees", "ghouls", "hags", "ogres" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "faithfuls":{ "as in memberships , folds":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "folds", "memberships", "collectives", "communes", "communities", "cooperatives", "alliances", "blocs", "camps", "coalitions", "partnerships", "bodies", "cadres", "groups", "circles", "clans", "cliques", "coteries", "juntas", "juntos", "klatches", "klatsches", "lots", "sets", "crews", "outfits", "parties", "squads", "teams", "branches", "chapters", "locals", "sisterhoods", "sororities", "cabals", "camarillas", "camorras", "confederacies", "conspiracies" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "as in loyalists":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "loyalists", "apostles", "missionaries", "proselytizers", "soldiers", "advocates", "backers", "champions", "supporters", "acolytes", "adherents", "converts", "disciples", "epigones", "followers", "liege men", "partisans", "partizans", "pupils", "votaries", "votarists", "prot\u00e9g\u00e9s", "scholars", "students", "ideologists", "ideologues", "idealogues", "sectarians", "admirers", "cultists", "devotees", "enthusiasts", "fans", "idolaters", "idolators", "worshippers", "worshipers", "zealots", "apparatchiks", "apparatchiki", "camp followers", "flunkies", "flunkeys", "hangers-on", "henchmen", "lackeys", "lickspittles", "minions", "myrmidons", "satellites", "stooges", "sycophants", "toadies", "yes-men" ], "near antonyms":[ "coryphaei", "leaders", "apostates", "defectors", "renegades", "traitors", "turncoats" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "failing":{ "a defect in character":{ "examples":[ "we could talk about your failings , but it would take all night" ], "synonyms":[ "demerit", "dereliction", "fault", "foible", "frailty", "shortcoming", "sin", "vice", "want", "weakness" ], "near synonyms":[ "blot", "spot", "stain", "blemish", "deficiency", "flaw", "imperfection", "minus", "nit", "Achilles' heel", "soft spot", "corruption", "depravity", "evil", "immorality", "sinfulness", "wickedness" ], "near antonyms":[ "excellence", "perfection", "goodness", "integrity", "morality", "probity", "rectitude", "righteousness" ], "antonyms":[ "merit", "virtue" ] }, "as in dying , declining":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "decaying", "declining", "dying", "waning", "overrefined", "precious", "debilitated", "enervate", "enervated", "enfeebled", "feeble", "frail", "languid", "sapped", "soft", "wasted", "weak", "weakened", "wimpy", "decadent", "decayed", "degenerate", "effete", "overripe", "washed-up", "dissolute", "immoral", "debased", "debauched", "degraded", "demoralized", "depraved", "dissipated", "dissolute" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to stop functioning":{ "examples":[ "my car failed just as I was about to head to work" ], "synonyms":[ "breaking", "breaking down", "conking (out)", "crashing", "cutting out", "dying", "giving out", "stalling" ], "near synonyms":[ "fizzling", "sputtering", "wheezing", "acting up", "malfunctioning", "jamming" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[ "starting (up)" ] }, "to be unsuccessful":{ "examples":[ "despite all the publicity, the movie failed miserably at the box office" ], "synonyms":[ "bombing", "collapsing", "cratering", "flaming out", "flopping", "flunking", "folding", "foundering", "missing", "striking out", "tanking", "washing out" ], "near synonyms":[ "floundering", "struggling", "declining", "sinking", "skidding", "slipping", "slumping", "waning", "crashing", "crumbling", "miscarrying", "misfiring", "going under", "imploding", "self-destructing" ], "near antonyms":[ "cooking", "flourishing", "prospering", "thriving", "prevailing", "triumphing", "winning" ], "antonyms":[ "clicking", "coming off", "delivering", "going", "going over", "panning out", "succeeding", "working out" ] }, "to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of":{ "examples":[ "although the minor-league franchise continues to fail local fans, hope springs eternal" ], "synonyms":[ "cheating", "disappointing", "dissatisfying", "letting down" ], "near synonyms":[ "bumming (out)", "chagrining", "discontenting", "disgruntling", "displeasing", "distressing", "upsetting", "disenchanting", "disillusioning", "deceiving", "deluding", "mocking" ], "near antonyms":[ "fulfilling", "gladdening" ], "antonyms":[ "contenting", "gratifying", "satisfying" ] }, "to lose bodily strength or vigor":{ "examples":[ "ever since she reached the age of 90, Grandma has been noticeably failing" ], "synonyms":[ "decaying", "drooping", "emaciating", "fading", "flagging", "going", "lagging", "languishing", "sagging", "sinking", "wasting (away)", "weakening", "wilting", "withering" ], "near synonyms":[ "breaking down", "wearing out", "yielding", "degenerating", "deteriorating", "rotting", "running down" ], "near antonyms":[ "convalescing", "rallying", "rebounding", "recovering", "recuperating", "gaining" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to miss the opportunity or obligation":{ "examples":[ "failed to mention that he was looking for new job" ], "synonyms":[ "forgetting", "neglecting", "omitting" ], "near synonyms":[ "disregarding", "ignoring", "overlooking", "overpassing", "passing over", "pretermitting", "slighting", "sliding", "slipping", "defaulting", "skipping" ], "near antonyms":[ "heeding", "minding", "remembering", "keeping", "observing", "carrying out", "doing", "executing", "performing", "practicing", "practising", "discharging", "fulfilling", "meeting", "satisfying", "complying (with)" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ] }, "fair-trade":{ "as in sell , retail":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "distribute", "market", "peddle", "retail", "sell", "supply", "vend", "wholesale", "buy", "pick up", "purchase", "take", "black-market", "bootleg", "fence", "smuggle", "auction", "exchange", "merchandise", "merchandize", "rebuy", "resell", "swap", "corner", "engross", "monopolize", "undersell", "bargain", "barter", "horse-trade", "negotiate", "transact", "day-trade", "invest", "speculate", "deal", "trade", "traffic" ], "near antonyms":[ "black", "blackball", "boycott" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "failures":{ "a falling short of one's goals":{ "examples":[ "the failure of the school's fund-raising drive was a big disappointment to all" ], "synonyms":[ "collapses", "crashes", "croppers", "defeats", "fizzles", "nonachievements", "nonsuccesses" ], "near synonyms":[ "futilities", "ineffectualities", "inefficacies", "deficiencies", "inadequacies", "insufficiencies", "disappointments", "letdowns", "setbacks" ], "near antonyms":[ "victories", "wins" ], "antonyms":[ "accomplishments", "achievements", "successes" ] }, "something that has failed":{ "examples":[ "the students' first attempt to build a homemade rocket was a disappointing failure" ], "synonyms":[ "bombs", "bummers", "busts", "catastrophes", "clinkers", "clunkers", "debacles", "d\u00e9b\u00e2cles", "disasters", "duds", "fiascoes", "fizzles", "flops", "frosts", "lemons", "losers", "misses", "shipwrecks", "turkeys", "washouts" ], "near synonyms":[ "also-rans", "disappointments", "dogs", "has-beens", "near misses", "botches", "hashes", "messes", "muddles", "shambles", "nonevents", "nonstarters" ], "near antonyms":[ "corkers", "crackerjacks", "crackajacks", "dandies", "jim-dandies", "phenomena", "phenomenons" ], "antonyms":[ "blockbusters", "hits", "smashes", "successes", "winners" ] }, "a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number":{ "examples":[ "the failure of the potato crop had a devastating effect on the population of Ireland" ], "synonyms":[ "crunches", "dearths", "deficiencies", "deficits", "droughts", "drouths", "famines", "inadequacies", "insufficiencies", "lacks", "lacunae", "lacunas", "paucities", "pinches", "poverties", "scarcities", "shortages", "undersupplies", "wants" ], "near synonyms":[ "absences", "omissions", "necessities", "needs", "privations" ], "near antonyms":[ "excesses", "overabundances", "oversupplies", "surfeits", "surpluses" ], "antonyms":[ "abundances", "adequacies", "amplitudes", "opulences", "plenitudes", "plenties", "sufficiencies", "wealths" ] }, "the inability to pay one's debts":{ "examples":[ "years of prolonged economic depression, when business failures were common" ], "synonyms":[ "bankruptcies", "insolvencies", "ruins" ], "near synonyms":[ "Chapter 11s" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "fairing":{ "something given to someone without expectation of a return":{ "examples":[ "business takes him to all corners of the globe, but he never fails to bring back fairings for the family back in London" ], "synonyms":[ "bestowal", "comp", "donation", "donative", "freebie", "freebee", "gift", "giveaway", "handsel", "lagniappe", "largesse", "largess", "present", "presentation" ], "near synonyms":[ "alms", "benefaction", "beneficence", "benevolence", "charity", "contribution", "dole", "handout", "oblation", "offering", "philanthropy", "tithe", "box", "care package", "foy", "grant", "subsidy", "remembrance", "tribute", "valentine", "bonus", "boon", "windfall", "courtesy", "favor", "generosity", "sacrifice", "gratuity", "propine", "tip", "award", "prize", "reward", "dowry", "bequest", "legacy" ], "near antonyms":[ "advance", "loan", "bribe", "douceur", "peace offering", "sop" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] } }