Ignominious |
disgraceful, shameful, dishonorable, scandalous |
dignified, distinguished, creditable, stately |
Ignorance |
illiteracy, darkness, unawareness, unconciousness |
knowledge, enlightenment, apprehension, recogonition |
Imaginary |
illusory, visionary, insubstantial, subjective |
factual, tangible, genuine, evident |
Imbecile |
weak, senile, feeble, unsound |
sane, sagacious, astute, wise |
Immaculate |
unsullied, spotless, untarnished, untainted |
defiled, tarnished, obscene, profane |
Immense |
huge, enormous, gigantic, colossal |
puny, insignificant, paltry, trifling |
Immerse |
submerge, involve, descend, drown |
emerge, uncover, restore, recover |
Imminent |
impending, brewing, overhanging, approaching |
distant, receding, retreating, withdrawing |
Immunity |
prerogative, privilege, exemption, non-liability |
blame, censure, prescription, interdiction |
Impair |
diminish, deteriorate, decompose, worsen |
restore, revive, resurrect, survive |
Impart |
divulge, bestow, inform, convey |
withhold, conceal, suppress, deny |
Impartial |
just, unbiased, equitable, evenhanded |
prejudiced, biased, unjust, inequitable |
Impediment |
hurdle, obstruction, hindrance, retardation |
assistance, concurrence, deliverance, aid |
Impetuous |
violent, impulsive, imprudence, indiscretion |
considerate, composed, discretion, prudence |
Impious |
irreligious, unholy, irreverent, hypocritical |
pious, devout, spiritual, venerate |
Impudence |
sauciness, impertinence, insolence, arrogance |
submissiveness, modesty, humility, meekness |
Impute |
attribute, ascribe, charge, indict |
exculpate, support, vindicate, excuse |
Incentive |
motive, allurement, inducement, spur |
dissuasion, reluctance, deterrance, discouragement |
Incite |
instigate, provoke, motivate, arouse |
deter, discourage, restrain, dissuade |
Inclination |
disposition, affection, proneness, propensity |
neutrality, indifference, apathy, unresponsive |
Incompetent |
inefficient, unskilled, immature, unqualified |
dexterous, skilled, ingenious, competent |
Incongruous |
inappropriate, absurd ridiculous, awkward |
compatible, harmonious, homogeneous, consistent |
Indigence |
privation, destitution, insolvency, penury |
affluence, abundance, opulence, luxury |
Indignation |
resentment, ire, wrath, rage |
modesty, tranquility, forbearance, equanimity |
Indispensable |
essential, expedient, requisite, unavoidable |
superfluous, redundant, needless, tranquility |
Indolent |
lazy, listless, languid, sluggish |
energetic, vivacious, prompt, agile |
Indulge |
gratify, pamper, comfort, satisfy |
annoy, trouble, torment, displease |
Inevitable |
unavoidable, imminent, substantial, ascertained |
unlikely, doubtful, indefinite, uncertain |
Infringe |
violate, encroach, transgress, tresspass |
comply, concur, conform, observe |
Ingenious |
deft, proficient, dexterous, adroit |
unskilled, incompetent, immature, unqualified |
Ingenuous |
undisguised, naive, candid, guileless |
wily, crafty, perfidious, treacherous |
Innocuous |
salutary, wholesome, innocent, harmless |
deleterious, baneful, insanitary, injurious |
Inquisitive |
inquiring, curious, searching, studious |
distracted, negligent, indifferent, impassive |
Insinuate |
communicate, allude, hint, suggest |
conceal, camouflage, suppress, mask |
Insipid |
tasteless, vapid, savourless, unflavoured |
delicious, luscious, pungent, piquant |
Insolvent |
indigent, destitute, bankrupt, defaulter |
wealthy, solvent, affluent, substantial |
Instil |
inculcate, inject, infuse, implant |
eradicate, extract, eliminate, expel |
Intimidate |
frighten, dictate, hopeless, irresolute |
console, encourage, appease, hearten |
Intrepid |
brave, courageous, valorous, chivalrous |
scared, frightened, timid, cowardly |
Intricate |
tangled, complicated, formidable, arduous |
regulated, orderly, manageable, ductile |
Intrigue |
scheme, conspiracy, manipulation, counterplot |
candour, sincerity, bluntness, honesty |
Intrinsic |
genuine, fundamental, inherent, congenital |
extraneous, incidental, extrinsic, derived |
Invective |
accusation, censure, malediction, denunciation |
approval, acclamation, admiration, approbation |
Invincible |
unconquerable, impregnable, unsubdued, unbeatable |
effeminate, languid, crippled, fragile |
Irrepressible |
irresistible, unconfined, unhindered, unshackled |
composed, hesitant, submissive, grave |