-ed

having a particular state

Usage

  • nonplussed

    If you are nonplussed, you are so surprised and confused that you are not sure what to do or say.

  • uncharted

    Uncharted refers to something that has not been experienced before; it literally means that something has not been mapped out, and so remains an unknown.

  • wizened

    A wizened person is very old, shrunken with age, and has a lot of wrinkles on their skin.

  • jaundiced

    If someone has a jaundiced view of something, they ignore the good parts and can only see the bad aspects of it.

  • unlettered

    If someone is unlettered, they are illiterate, unable to read and write.

  • unfazed

    To be unfazed is to not be affected by something that happens to you, even if it is quite embarrassing or bothersome.

  • bemused

    If you are bemused, you are puzzled and confused; hence, you are lost or absorbed in puzzling thought.

  • unadorned

    Something that is unadorned is not made more attractive with ornament or decoration.

  • antiquated

    Something antiquated is old-fashioned and not suitable for modern needs or conditions.

  • convoluted

    Something convoluted, such as a difficult concept or procedure, is complex and takes many twists and turns.

  • protracted

    Something protracted is lengthened in its duration.

  • disaffected

    A disaffected member of a group or organization is not satisfied with it; consequently, they feel little loyalty towards it.

  • unrequited

    If you feel unrequited love for another, you love that person, but they don't love you in return.

  • disinterested

    Someone does something in a disinterested way when they have no personal involvement or attachment to the action.

  • unsullied

    Something that is unsullied is unstained and clean.

  • variegated

    Something that is variegated has various tones or colors; it can also mean filled with variety.

  • inebriated

    An inebriated person has had too much alcohol.

  • unbridled

    A feeling that is unbridled is enthusiastic and unlimited in its expression.

  • dilapidated

    A dilapidated building, vehicle, etc. is old, broken-down, and in very bad condition.

  • inured

    If you are inured to something unpleasant you have become so used to it that it no longer affects you.

  • vaunted

    Something that is vaunted, such as someone's ability, is too highly praised and boasted about.

  • unscathed

    To come out of something unscathed is to come out of it uninjured.

  • unalloyed

    Something that is unalloyed is whole or complete; for example, unalloyed pain cannot be relieved.

  • animated

    When a person is animated, they are energetic, lively, and filled with excited activity.

  • corrugated

    Something that is corrugated has parallel ridges, troughs, or grooves in it.

  • impassioned

    When you are impassioned about a cause or idea, you are very passionate or highly emotionally charged about it.

  • ingrained

    Something that has been ingrained in your mind has been fixed or rooted there permanently.

  • perplexed

    When you are perplexed about something, you are completely confused or baffled by it.

  • unfounded

    An unfounded claim is not based upon evidence; instead, it is unproven or groundless.

  • unparalleled

    An unparalleled accomplishment has not been equaled by anyone or cannot be compared to anything that anyone else has ever done.

  • unprecedented

    Something that is unprecedented has never occurred before, which makes it extraordinary, original, or new.

  • unsurpassed

    If you are unsurpassed in your field of study, you are the best—period.

  • unwarranted

    An unwarranted decision cannot be justified because there is no evidence to back it up; therefore, it is needless and uncalled-for.

  • concerted

    A concerted effort is intensive and determined work that is performed by two people or more to complete a task.

  • impoverished

    An impoverished person or nation is very poor and stricken by poverty.

  • demented

    A demented person is not in their right mind; hence, they are crazy, insane, and highly irrational.

  • disposed

    When you are disposed towards a particular thing, you are inclined or partial towards it.

  • emaciated

    A person or animal that is emaciated is extremely thin because of a serious illness or lack of food.

  • reserved

    Someone who is reserved is quiet, self-controlled, and keeps their thoughts mostly to themselves.

  • unrestrained

    Someone who is unrestrained is free to do as they please; they are not controlled by anyone but themselves, which can lead to excessive behavior.

  • inclined

    When you are inclined to do something, you lean towards, tend to, or prefer to do it.

  • qualified

    A qualified statement has been limited, restricted, or modified in some way.

  • elated

    When you become elated about something, you become very happy, overjoyed, or extremely delighted.

  • unprincipled

    Someone who is unprincipled is unethical, immoral, or corrupt in some way.

  • regimented

    Something that is regimented is organized and controlled by strict rules.

  • refined

    Someone who is refined is sophisticated, cultured, and polished.

  • complicated

    If something is complicated, such as a math problem, it is difficult to understand because there are so many parts to it.

  • isolated

    Something that is isolated is off by itself, far apart from other things.

  • expected

    If something is expected to happen people are pretty sure or believe that it will, and are simply waiting for it to occur.

  • involved

    When someone is involved in an activity, they are taking part in it on a regular basis.

  • required

    Something that is required has to be done or is necessary.

  • satisfied

    If you are satisfied with something, you are pleased or happy with it because you have received what you needed or wanted to have.

Differentiated vocabulary for your students is just a click away.