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# English words: D

[A](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/a/) · [B](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/b/) · [C](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/c/) · **D** · [E](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/e/) · [F](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/f/) · [G](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/g/) · [H](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/h/) · [I](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/i/) · [J](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/j/) · [K](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/k/) · [L](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/l/) · [M](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/m/) · [N](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/n/) · [O](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/o/) · [P](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/p/) · [Q](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/q/) · [R](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/r/) · [S](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/s/) · [T](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/t/) · [U](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/u/) · [V](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/v/) · [W](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/w/) · [X](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/x/) · [Y](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/y/) · [Z](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/z/)

1197 words under D; 601–700 on this page.

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- [direction](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/direction/) — A direction is the way something goes, faces or points, like north, left, up or forwards. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [directly](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/directly/) — Directly means going straight to a place or person, without stopping or turning off. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [director](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/director/) — A director is the person in charge of making a film, play or TV programme who tells the actors and crew what to do.
- [directory](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/directory/) — A directory is a book or list of names, addresses and numbers, arranged in order so people can look them up.
- [dirge](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/dirge/) — A dirge is a slow, sad song sung for someone who has died.
- [dirt](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/dirt/) — Dirt is anything that makes things unclean, like mud, dust or grease. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [dirtiness](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/dirtiness/) — The state of being dirty: covered in mud, dust or germs.
- [dirty](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/dirty/) — Not clean; covered with dirt, mud, dust or germs.
- [disability](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disability/) — A disability is a condition that makes some things harder for a person to do, such as seeing, hearing, walking, learning or communicating.
- [disable](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disable/) — To turn off a feature or machine so it does not work, for example in an app or a phone.
- [disabled](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disabled/) — A disabled person has a physical or mental condition that makes some things harder to do, like walking, seeing or hearing.
- [disadvantage](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disadvantage/) — A disadvantage is something that makes things harder or less good.
- [disadvantaged](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disadvantaged/) — Disadvantaged means having fewer chances than other people because of being poor, ill, or having a hard home life.
- [disadvantageous](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disadvantageous/) — Causing a disadvantage; not helpful; putting someone in a worse position: «a disadvantageous deal».
- [disagree](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disagree/) — To have a different opinion from someone else.
- [disagreeable](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disagreeable/) — Unpleasant, not nice to experience, as in «a disagreeable smell».
- [disagreement](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disagreement/) — A disagreement is when people have different opinions about something.
- [disallow](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disallow/) — To officially refuse to accept something, especially a goal, point or claim, because it broke a rule. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disappear](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disappear/) — To disappear means to go out of sight so that you can no longer be seen.
- [disappearance](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disappearance/) — A disappearance is when someone or something goes out of sight or cannot be found any more. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disappoint](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disappoint/) — To make someone sad because something was not as good as they hoped, or did not happen.
- [disappointed](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disappointed/) — Sad because something you hoped for did not happen, or was not as good as you expected. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disappointing](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disappointing/) — Disappointing means not as good as you hoped or expected, so it makes you feel let down.
- [disappointment](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disappointment/) — Disappointment is the sad feeling you get when something you hoped for does not happen or is not as good as you expected.
- [disapproval](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disapproval/) — The feeling that something or someone is bad, wrong or not acceptable.
- [disapprove](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disapprove/) — To think that something or someone is bad or wrong.
- [disarm](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disarm/) — To disarm someone is to take away their weapon so they cannot fight.
- [disaster](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disaster/) — A disaster is a terrible event that causes a lot of damage, suffering or death, like an earthquake, flood or big crash. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disastrous](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disastrous/) — Very bad, causing great harm, loss or ruin, as a flood or a fire does.
- [disbelief](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disbelief/) — The feeling of not believing that something is true or real, often because it is surprising or shocking.
- [disbelieve](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disbelieve/) — To not believe that someone or something is true; to refuse to believe.
- [disburse](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disburse/) — To disburse money is to pay it out, usually from a fund or by an organisation, government or bank.
- [disc](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disc/) — A disc is a flat, thin, round object.
- [discard](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discard/) — To discard something is to throw it away or get rid of it because you do not want or need it.
- [discarded](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discarded/) — Discarded is the past form of «discard», which means to throw away or get rid of something you no longer want.
- [discern](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discern/) — To see, hear or notice something that is hard to see or hear. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discernible](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discernible/) — Discernible means able to be seen, heard, noticed or understood, even if only just.
- [discernment](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discernment/) — The ability to see clearly the difference between things, such as right and wrong or true and false; good judgment and understanding. — Jewish tradition
- [discharge](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discharge/) — To let someone leave officially, for example a patient from hospital or a soldier from the army. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discharged](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discharged/) — If a patient is discharged from hospital, they are allowed to go home.
- [disciple](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disciple/) — A disciple was a follower of Jesus who learned from him; the twelve closest were also called apostles. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disciplinary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disciplinary/) — Disciplinary means to do with punishing people who break rules, at school, work or in sport.
- [discipline](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discipline/) — Discipline is following rules and controlling how you act, often taught by parents or teachers. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disclose](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disclose/) — To disclose something is to tell people something that was secret or private. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disclosed](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disclosed/) — Disclosed is the past form of «disclose»: told or made known something that was secret or private. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disclosure](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disclosure/) — Telling people something that was secret or private.
- [disco](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disco/) — A disco is a party or event where people dance to recorded pop music, often with coloured lights.
- [discoloration](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discoloration/) — A change in the usual colour of something, often to a worse colour.
- [discolouration](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discolouration/) — A change in the usual colour of something, often to a worse colour.
- [discomfit](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discomfit/) — To defeat someone, or to throw them into confusion and make them unable to fight. — Jewish tradition
- [discomfited](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discomfited/) — Past form of discomfit: defeated, or thrown into confusion. — Jewish tradition
- [discomfiture](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discomfiture/) — A feeling of embarrassment and unease, when someone is confused or made to look foolish. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discomfort](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discomfort/) — Discomfort is a feeling of mild pain or not feeling comfortable in your body.
- [disconnect](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disconnect/) — To separate two things that were joined, especially to unplug or cut off power, water or a machine.
- [disconnected](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disconnected/) — Not connected or plugged in; cut off from a power supply or network.
- [disconnection](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disconnection/) — The act of cutting off a supply, such as electricity, gas, water, phone or internet.
- [disconsolate](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disconsolate/) — Very sad and hopeless, so that nothing seems able to cheer you up.
- [disconsolately](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disconsolately/) — In a very sad, hopeless way, as if nothing could cheer you up.
- [discontent](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discontent/) — A feeling of not being happy with what you have or with your life, and wanting something different.
- [discontented](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discontented/) — Not happy with what you have or where you are, and wanting something better. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discontinuation](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discontinuation/) — Discontinuation is stopping something that used to go on, such as a product, a service, a bus route or a medicine.
- [discontinue](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discontinue/) — To stop doing, making or providing something: The shop has discontinued that toy. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discord](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discord/) — Disagreement and quarrelling between people, which breaks a group apart. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discount](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discount/) — A discount is money taken off the usual price, so you pay less.
- [discourage](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discourage/) — To make someone feel less confident or less hopeful.
- [discouraged](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discouraged/) — Feeling discouraged means losing hope or confidence, so you do not want to keep trying.
- [discouragement](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discouragement/) — A feeling of having lost confidence or hope, so you do not want to try any more.
- [discourse](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discourse/) — Serious talk or discussion between people; the way people talk and write about a subject: «public discourse».
- [discourteous](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discourteous/) — Rude; not polite, showing a lack of good manners or respect.
- [discourtesy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discourtesy/) — Discourtesy is rude, impolite behaviour that shows a lack of respect for other people.
- [discover](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discover/) — To find something for the first time, or to find something that was hidden or unknown. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discoverable](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discoverable/) — Able to be found or found out. — Jewish tradition
- [discovered](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discovered/) — Discovered means found something for the first time, or found something that was hidden or not known. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discovery](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discovery/) — A discovery is the finding of something that nobody knew about before, or something that is found. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discredit](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discredit/) — Loss of good name or respect; something that brings shame.
- [discredited](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discredited/) — Shown to be false or not to be believed: a discredited theory.
- [discreet](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discreet/) — Careful not to say or show things that should be kept secret; tactful. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discreetly](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discreetly/) — Carefully and quietly, so that other people do not notice or are not embarrassed.
- [discrepancy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discrepancy/) — A difference between two things that should be the same, such as two numbers, accounts or stories.
- [discrete](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discrete/) — Separate and distinct; made of parts that are clearly apart from each other.
- [discretion](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discretion/) — Discretion is being careful not to tell secrets or upset people. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discus](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discus/) — A heavy flat round disc that athletes throw as far as they can.
- [discuss](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discuss/) — To discuss something is to talk about it with others, sharing ideas and opinions. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [discussion](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/discussion/) — A discussion is a talk between people about a subject, where they share ideas and opinions. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disdain](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disdain/) — A feeling that someone or something is not worth respect; scorn. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disdainful](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disdainful/) — Showing that you think someone or something is not worth respect; scornful.
- [disdainfully](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disdainfully/) — In a scornful way, showing you think someone is beneath you.
- [disease](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disease/) — A disease is an illness that affects people, animals or plants, with particular signs (symptoms). — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disembark](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disembark/) — To get off a ship, plane or boat.
- [disenchant](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disenchant/) — To break a magic spell so that a person or creature gets back their true form.
- [disenchanted](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disenchanted/) — Freed from a magic spell and back in true form.
- [disentangle](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disentangle/) — To disentangle is to untangle things that have become knotted or caught up together, so that they lie free and straight.
- [disfigure](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disfigure/) — To disfigure is to spoil the way a person or thing looks, so that it is ugly or damaged.
- [disfigured](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disfigured/) — Disfigured means spoiled in looks, so that a face or shape is no longer as it was; marked or damaged. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disgrace](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disgrace/) — Disgrace is losing other people's respect because you did something very bad or shameful.
- [disgraceful](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disgraceful/) — Very bad, shameful, and deserving strong disapproval.
- [disgracefully](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disgracefully/) — In a way that is shameful and very bad, so that people disapprove strongly.
- [disguise](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disguise/) — A disguise is clothes, a mask or make-up that make you look like someone else so others do not know you. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [disgust](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disgust/) — Disgust is a strong feeling that something is very unpleasant, dirty or wrong, so you want to turn away.
- [disgusting](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/disgusting/) — Disgusting means very unpleasant, making you feel sick or strongly dislike something.