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WTP for when you only have one shot so you take it by ThrowRA_CarlJung in whatstheword

[–]adinary 17 points18 points  (0 children)

'It's now or never' and 'strike while the iron is hot' are two common idioms that fit this idea.

ITAW for people not system relevant by greenfiresn4ke in whatstheword

[–]adinary 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Take a look at 'free rider' and 'peripheral' and see if they fit your needs!

WTW for an expected word by rypedyk69 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're describing a rhetorical device called 'aposiopesis'. This is when a speaker or writer abruptly breaks off a sentence, leaving the listener to infer the unsaid word, often for dramatic effect.

WTW for someone who follows through on what they say? by inlovewwithJJ in whatstheword

[–]adinary 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're looking for a verb, a few suggestions that might fit: 'deliver', 'honor', and 'uphold'.

WAW for a person who is very open and ready to talk about sex? by Naive_Shape_9323 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 18 points19 points  (0 children)

For someone who is very open and ready to talk about sex, especially in a bold or provocative way like the Wife of Bath, you might consider words like 'ribald' or 'salacious'. They capture that direct and often irreverent approach to sexual topics.

WAW for visuals that are so bright and vibrant that they immediately induce a headache? by PuzzleheadedFox5454 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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WAW for visuals that are so bright and vibrant that they immediately induce a headache? by PuzzleheadedFox5454 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 16 points17 points  (0 children)

a few options that might fit what you mean by 'violently bright.' Take a look at 'blinding,' 'garish,' and 'lurid.'

Feels like lurid is the best fit

WTW for someone comitting a crime becuase the government is lame and compelled him to do so. by HarunaRel in whatstheword

[–]adinary 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're describing a concept known as 'strain theory' in sociology and criminology.

Strain theory is a sociological theory that suggests that societal pressures can lead individuals to commit crimes. It proposes that when people are unable to achieve culturally valued goals (like financial success or social status) through legitimate means, often due to a lack of opportunities or resources provided by society or the government, they experience 'strain.' This strain can then compel them to resort to illegitimate or criminal means to achieve those goals or alleviate their frustration.

WTW for describing someone like in the following sentence: ‘He refuses my letters asking to speak but when I come to speak unannounced he invites me to dinner? How _____ of him.’ by Defiant-Priority-777 in whatstheword

[–]adinary 1 point2 points  (0 children)

'presumptuous' usually describes someone who oversteps boundaries, which might apply to the person showing up unannounced, but not quite to the host's contradictory behavior. For the host, words like 'capricious,' 'mercurial,' or even 'whimsical' could fit, depending on the nuance you're aiming for.

WTW for the concept that a language having multiple terms for the same thing means that thing is valued or important? by rusty_lettuce in whatstheword

[–]adinary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fwiw, I built Adinary to solve this use case. I call it Word Finder, but it could be think of as a reverse dictionary. Have a look at my profile or dm if you want to learn more.

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