manageable
/ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/Another word for doable — a task or workload that takes real effort but is still realistic to finish.
Example: The workload is heavy, but it's still manageable.
B220 words · Upper-intermediate
Describing Qualities vocabulary — B2
Vocabulary for judging how easy, difficult or good something is — manageable, daunting, flawless and outstanding — separating a feasible plan from an unrealistic one, and admirable work from mediocre work.
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20elaborate
/ɪˈlæbrət/The formal word for complicated, used about a plan or design with a lot of careful detail.
Example:
They came up with an elaborate plan to surprise her.
feasible
/ˈfizəbəl/The formal word for possible, used about a plan that could realistically work.
Example:
Is it feasible to finish the project by Friday?
daunting
/ˈdɔntɪŋ/The opposite of manageable — so difficult or big that it feels a little frightening to start.
Example:
The exam syllabus looked daunting at first, but we got through it.
unrealistic
/ənˌriˈlɪstɪk/The opposite of feasible — something that cannot really be done, however hard you try.
Example:
Losing ten kilos in a week is completely unrealistic.
exhausting
/ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ/The opposite of effortless — using up so much energy that it leaves you very tired.
Example:
Moving house by yourself is absolutely exhausting.
impractical
/ˌɪmˈpræktəkəl/The opposite of practical — awkward or not sensible for everyday use.
Example:
Carrying a full-size umbrella everywhere is a bit impractical.
viable
/ˈvaɪəbəl/The opposite of impossible — able to work well enough to succeed, especially of a plan or product.
Example:
The business plan looked viable once they cut costs.
sophisticated
/səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/The opposite of basic — highly developed and advanced in its design or thinking.
Example:
The software uses a sophisticated algorithm to predict trends.
challenging
/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/Another word for demanding — used about a task that tests your skill in a positive way.
Example:
The new job is challenging, but I'm learning a lot.
flawless
/ˈflɔləs/Another word for perfect — with no faults at all.
Example:
The gymnast delivered a flawless routine at the competition.
admirable
/ˈædmərəbəl/The formal word for good, used about behaviour that deserves respect.
Example:
Her honesty under pressure was truly admirable.
disappointing
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/The opposite of outstanding — weaker than everyone had expected.
Example:
The team's performance was disappointing this season.
superb
/sʊˈpɜrb/Another word for excellent — impressive enough to deserve real praise.
Example:
The chef prepared a superb three-course meal for us.
inferior
/ˌɪnˈfɪriər/The opposite of superior — quality that doesn't measure up to something else.
Example:
The cheap replacement part felt inferior to the original.
outstanding
/ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/The opposite of mediocre — exceptionally good, much better than average.
Example:
Her performance in the final was truly outstanding.
mediocre
/ˌmidiˈoʊkər/The opposite of great — average or slightly below average in quality.
Example:
The food at that restaurant was just mediocre, nothing special.
unethical
/əˈnɛθɪkəl/The opposite of moral — dishonest or wrong in a way that harms other people.
Example:
Selling the customers' data was clearly unethical.
subpar
/səbˈpɑr/The informal word for inferior, used when something is noticeably below an acceptable standard.
Example:
The hotel service was pretty subpar for the price.
virtuous
/ˈvɜrtʃuəs/The opposite of unethical — honest and morally good in how you act.
Example:
He was known as an honest and virtuous leader.
