English to English Dictionary

Dispossessed

Having been deprived of possessions, property, or rights.

Disproof

Evidence or argument that contradicts or refutes a claim or theory.

Disproportionate representation

A situation in which the number of individuals or elements from a specific group occurring in a particular setting or outcome does not correspond to their actual proportion in the general population.

Disputation

A formal debate or argument, especially one that is structured and follows specific rules.

Disputatious

Inclined to dispute or argue; argumentative.

Disreputable

Not respectable; having a bad reputation or lacking in good character and standards.

Disrepute

The state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation.

Dissenting group

A collection of individuals who hold opinions, beliefs, or goals that differ significantly from those of a larger organization, political party, or society.

Dissenting opinion

A separate written legal opinion by one or more judges of a court which disagrees with the decision reached by the majority of the court.

Dissertation

A long essay or thesis involving personal research, written by a candidate for a university degree.

Disservice

A harmful or ill-advised action done to someone, especially when intended as helpful or resulting from poor judgment.

Dissipation

The disappearance or scattering of something by degrees; the gradual loss or waste of energy, heat, or resources.