Words Starting with F

Explore 167 words beginning with the letter F. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.

Facetious

/fəˈsiːʃəs/

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

EN → ZH

Facilitate

/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/

to make (an action or process) easy or easier.

EN → ZH

Facsimile

/fækˈsɪmɪli/

An exact copy or reproduction of a document, artwork, or other item.

EN → ZH

Factitious

/fækˈtɪʃəs/

artificially created or developed; not natural or genuine.

EN → ZH

Factotum

/fækˈtoʊtəm/

A person who does all sorts of work; a handyman or general servant.

EN → ZH

Fainéant

/feɪˈneɪ/

a lazy person; someone who is idle or has a tendency to procrastinate

EN → ZH

Faith

/feɪθ/

A strong belief or trust in someone or something, often without logical proof.

EN → ZH

Faldstool

/ˈfɔldˌstoʊl/

A folding stool or seat, often used for convenience in various settings.

EN → ZH

Fallacious

/fəˈleɪʃəs/

Based on a mistaken belief; misleading or deceptive.

EN → ZH

Fallacy

/ˈfæləsi/

A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.

EN → ZH

Fallen

ˈfalən

sich durch Schwerkraft nach unten bewegen oder auf den Boden sinken

DE → AR

Fallibility

/ˌfælɪˈbɪlɪti/

The quality of being prone to errors; the likelihood of making mistakes.

EN → ZH

Fanfaronade

/ˌfænfəˈrɒneɪd/

a boastful or swaggering display of bravado; bluster; empty boasting.

EN → ZH

Fantasize

ˈfæn.tə.saɪz

To imagine or think about something in a way that is not based on reality; to indulge in daydreams.

EN → ZH

Farce

/fɑːrs/

A comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization ...

EN → ZH

Farceur

/fɑːrˈsɜːr/

a person who acts in a comic, exaggerated manner or engages in pranks; often used in a theatrical co...

EN → ZH

Farnarkle

/fɑrnɑrkl/

a nonsensical term used to describe a chaotic or inconclusive situation

EN → ZH

Farouche

/fəˈruːʃ/

shy or reserved; fiercely independent

EN → ZH

Farrago

/fəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

A confused mixture; a medley.

EN → ZH

Fascicle

/ˈfæs.ɪ.kəl/

A small bundle or cluster, especially of nerves or muscles.

EN → ZH

Fasciculate

/ˈfæsɪkjʊlət/

arranged in small bundles or clusters

EN → ZH

Fastidious

/fæˈstɪd.i.əs/

very attentive to detail; hard to please.

EN → ZH

Fastidiousness

/fæˈstɪdiəsnəs/

Excessive concern for detail or accuracy; a meticulous attention to detail.

EN → ZH

Fathomless

/ˈfæðəm.ləs/

Incapable of being fully explored or understood; immeasurable.

EN → ZH

Fatidic

/fəˈtɪdɪk/

Relating to the prophetic or foretelling of future events; prophetic.

EN → ZH

Fatuity

/fəˈtjuː.ɪ.ti/

The quality of being fatuous; foolishness or stupidity.

EN → ZH

Fatuous

/ˈfætjʊəs/

Silly and pointless; lacking intelligence or thought.

EN → ZH

Fatuousness

/ˈfætʃ.u.əs.nəs/

the quality of being fatuous; foolishness; silliness

EN → ZH

Faultless

/ˈfɔːltləs/

Free from fault or error; perfect.

EN → ZH

Faun

/fɔːn/

A mythical creature that is half human and half goat, often associated with rustic music and nature.

EN → ZH

Faux Pas

/foʊ pɑː/

a socially awkward or tactless act; a blunder in etiquette

EN → ZH

Feast

fiːst

A large meal, typically one in celebration of something.

EN → ZH

Feckless

/ˈfɛk.ləs/

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

EN → ZH

Fecund

/ˈfɛkənd/

Producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; highly fertile.

EN → ZH

Fecundity

/fɪˈkʌn.dɪ.ti/

the ability to produce abundant offspring or new growth; fertility.

EN → ZH

Feeble

ˈfiː.bəl

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

EN → ZH

Feedback

/ˈfiːd.bæk/

Information or reactions about a product, service, or performance which is used as a basis for impro...

EN → ZH

Felicitate

/fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

To congratulate or express joy to someone on their achievements or happy occasions.

EN → ZH

Felicitous

/fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

well chosen or suited to the circumstances; pleasing and fortunate.

EN → ZH

Felicitude

/ˌfɛlɪˈsɪtjuːd/

the state of being happy or joyful; happiness.

EN → ZH

Felicity

/fəˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Intense happiness; the state of being extremely happy.

EN → ZH

Fenestration

/ˌfɛnɪˈstreɪʃən/

The arrangement, design, and placement of windows and other openings in a building.

EN → ZH

Feral

/ˈfɛr.əl/

In a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.

EN → ZH

Ferocious

/fəˈroʊʃəs/

savagely fierce, cruel, or violent

EN → ZH

Ferocity

/fəˈrɒs.ɪ.ti/

The state or quality of being ferocious; savagery or fierceness.

EN → ZH

Ferroequinology

/ˌfɛroʊˌɛkwɪˈnɒlədʒi/

The study of railways and trains, specifically focusing on the design, operation, and management of ...

EN → ZH

Fervent

/ˈfɜːrvənt/

having or displaying a passionate intensity

EN → ZH

Fervid

/ˈfɜːrvɪd/

intensely passionate or enthusiastic; burning with zeal.

EN → ZH

Fervor

/ˈfɜːrvər/

Intense and passionate feeling.

EN → ZH

Fetid

/ˈfɛtɪd/

having a foul odor; rotten or decayed

EN → ZH

Fetter

/ˈfɛtər/

A chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles.

EN → ZH

Fettered

/ˈfɛtərd/

restricted or bound; unable to act freely.

EN → ZH

Fettle

/ˈfɛt.əl/

A state of fitness or readiness.

EN → ZH

Fiasco

/fiˈæs.koʊ/

A complete failure, especially in a humiliating way.

EN → ZH

Fidelity

/fɪˈdɛlɪti/

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

EN → ZH

Fiduciary

/fɪˈdjuːʃəri/

A person who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with one or more other parties.

EN → ZH

Fields

fiːldz

An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or f...

EN → ZH

Fig

/fɪg/

A fruit that is soft, sweet, and usually pear-shaped, with a thin skin, and containing many seeds.

EN → ZH

Filibuster

/ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

An action such as prolonged speaking that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly.

EN → ZH

Filigree

/ˈfɪlɪˌɡriː/

A delicate and intricate ornamental work made with fine wires, often gold or silver.

EN → ZH

Filigree

/ˈfɪlɪˌɡriː/

Obra de orfebrería con hilos delgados de metal que forman un diseño delicado.

ES → FR

Finespun

/ˈfaɪn.spʌn/

Very delicate or finely made; intricate and subtle.

EN → ZH

Finesse

/fɪˈnɛs/

Intricate and refined delicacy; subtlety in handling a situation or in achieving a goal.

EN → ZH

Fissiparous

/ˌfɪsɪˈpɛrəs/

Tending to break up into parts or to cause divisions; characterized by fission or splitting.

EN → ZH

Flabbergast

/ˈflæbəɡɑːrɡæst/

To shock or greatly surprise someone.

EN → ZH

Flabbergasted

/ˈflæb.ər.ɡæst.ɪd/

Extremely surprised or shocked.

EN → ZH

Flabbergastedness

/ˌflæb.ərˈɡæs.tɪd.nəs/

The state of being extremely surprised or astonished.

EN → ZH

Flabbergasting

/ˈflæb.ər.ɡæst.ɪŋ/

extremely surprising or shocking

EN → ZH

Flagitious

/fləˈdʒɪʃ.əs/

Wicked, villainous, or criminal in character or actions.

EN → ZH

Flagrant

/ˈfleɪ.ɡrənt/

shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; conspicuously bad or offensive.

EN → ZH

Flake

/fleɪk/

A small, thin piece that has broken away from a larger piece.

EN → ZH

Flaneur

/fləˈnɜːr/

a person who strolls around observing society; someone who aims to experience the city rather than t...

EN → ZH

Flannels

/ˈflæn.əlz/

A type of soft woven fabric, typically made from wool or cotton, often used for shirts and pajamas.

EN → ZH

Flapping

ˈflæpɪŋ

The act of moving one’s wings or other body parts up and down quickly.

EN → ZH

Flash

/flæʃ/

A sudden burst of light or a bright light that appears for a short time.

EN → ZH

Flibbertigibbet

/ˌflɪb.ər.tɪˈdʒɪ.bɪt/

A frivolous, flighty, or excessively talkative person.

EN → ZH

Flimflam

/ˈflɪmˌflæm/

A deception or trick designed to fool someone.

EN → ZH

Flippant

/ˈflɪp.ənt/

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude; lacking proper seriousness.

EN → ZH

Floccinaucinihilipilification

/ˌflɒksɪnɔːsɪˌnɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act or habit of describing or regarding something as unimportant, worthless, or insignificant.

EN → ZH

Floccinaucinihilipilifiction

/ˌflɒksɪnɔːsɪnɪhɪlɪpɪlɪfɪkˈɪkʃən/

The act or habit of describing or regarding something as unimportant, worthless, or valueless.

EN → ZH

Flocculent

/ˈflɒkjʊlənt/

having a fluffy or woolly appearance; resembling flocculence.

EN → ZH

Floodgates

/ˈflʌdˌɡeɪts/

A barrier that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water, especially during floods.

EN → ZH

Floppy

/ˈflɒpi/

Lacking firmness; soft and flexible.

EN → ZH

Florid

/ˈflɔːrɪd/

having a red or flush appearance; marked by elaborate or ornate expression

EN → ZH

Floriferous

/flɔːˈrɪfərəs/

producing or yielding flowers

EN → ZH

Flotsam

/ˈflɒtsəm/

wreckage or cargo that is floating on the water after a shipwreck

EN → ZH

Fluchen

/ˈfluːçn/

sich mit harten, oft unhöflichen Worten über jemanden oder etwas beschweren oder schimpfen

DE → AR

Fluctuate

/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/

To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.

EN → ZH

Fluctuation

/ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/

an irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.

EN → ZH

Flummery

/ˈflʌməri/

A type of soft, sweet dish made from whipped cream or gelatin, often served as a dessert.

EN → ZH

Flummox

/ˈflʌməks/

To bewilder or confuse someone

EN → ZH

Flummoxed

/ˈflʌməksd/

bewildered or perplexed; unable to understand or respond due to confusion.

EN → ZH

Fluorescent

/flɔːˈrɛsənt/

Having the property of fluorescence; emitting light while absorbing radiation, especially ultraviole...

EN → ZH

Flutist

/ˈfluːtɪst/

A musician who plays the flute.

EN → ZH

Flüstern

/ˈflʏstɐn/

leise sprechen, oft um Geheimnisse zu teilen oder um nicht gehört zu werden

DE → AR

Foe

/foʊ/

an enemy or opponent

EN → ZH

Foible

/ˈfɔɪbəl/

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

EN → ZH

Foibles

/ˈfɔɪ.bəlz/

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

EN → ZH

Foison

/ˈfɔɪˌzən/

abundance or profusion; a large amount of something

EN → ZH

Foist

/fɔɪst/

To impose something unwanted on someone

EN → ZH