Word of the Day
Learn a new word every day! The Dictionary.com team of language experts carefully selects each Word of the Day to add some panache to your vocabulary.
ineffective; incompetent; futile
"Feckless" is a fancy way of saying someone is ineffective or incompetent. It’s a great word to use when you need to describe those futile attempts at fixing things. Let’s avoid fecklessness and aim for effectiveness!
feeling irritable or irrationally angry as a result of being hungry
We've all been there – hangry, that irritable feeling when hunger takes over and we start snapping and snarling. This blend of hungry and angry perfectly describes those moments when you need food ASAP. A snack a day can keep the hangry beast in you away!
community of feelings, purposes, interests, or responsibilities
Solidarity is all about sticking together through thick and thin. This word brings a sense of community and shared purpose, perfect for those moments when you feel part of something bigger.
to blur, as from a double impression in printing
Ever notice blurry text in a newspaper or an identical line printed twice in the same spot where it's kind of hard to read? Then you can say someone (or something) has mackled that portion. It's a pretty rare word dating back to a time when printing presses were still in early development and people mackled things left and right.
with or as if with a sudden muffled thud
"Kerplunk" is an onomatopoeic word mimicking the sound of something heavy falling or dropping into water. Imagine the delightful noise of a stone plummeting into a pond or a toy falling into a tub—those are classic "kerplunk" moments.
