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| should |
used to express someone's opinion of the proper behavior or state of something, even if it is not true in reality. [1/5 definitions] |
| stuffy |
dull, boring, or very proper. [1/3 definitions] |
| the1 |
used before a proper name. [1/6 definitions] |
| trifle |
to treat something or someone lightly, without proper respect or care (usually followed by "with"). [1/2 definitions] |
| tune |
the state of being made to have the proper musical pitch. [2/5 definitions] |
| unbecoming |
not attractive or proper on a particular person. [2 definitions] |
| unsuitable |
not proper or appropriate. |
| well1 |
in a good, proper, or acceptable way. [1/12 definitions] |
| well-rounded |
having a proper balance. [1/2 definitions] |
| wrong |
acting in a way that is not proper or correct. [2/8 definitions] |
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