languid
lang-gwid
adjective
(of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed
ennui
on-wee
noun
a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement; boredom
caustic
kaw-stik
adjective
able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
doughty
dow-tee
adjective
brave and persistent
incessant
in-ses-unt
adjective
of something regarded as unpleasant continuing without pause or interruption
penumbra
pi-num-bruh
noun
the partially shaded outer region of a shadow cast by an opaque object
derogatory
dih-rog-uh-tor-ee
adjective
showing a disrespectful attitude
trenchant
tren-chunt
adjective
forceful, incisive, and keen; cutting