Words Starting with J

Explore 34 words beginning with the letter J. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.

Jactitation

/ˌdʒæk.tɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

The act of tossing or shaking; a false claim or boast.

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Jamboree

/ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/

A large celebration or party, often featuring a variety of activities and entertainment.

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Janus-Faced

/ˈdʒeɪnəs feɪst/

Having two contrasting aspects or phases, often used to describe someone who is deceitful or hypocri...

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Jargon

/ˈdʒɑːrɡən/

Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understa...

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Jargonize

/ˈdʒɑːrɡənaɪz/

To adopt or use jargon in speech or writing, often making communication less clear to outsiders.

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Jarring

ˈdʒɑːrɪŋ

Causing a shock or jolt, often in a way that is unexpected or disturbing.

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Jauntily

/ˈdʒɔːntɪli/

in a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

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Jaunty

/ˈdʒɔːnti/

having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air

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Jejune

/dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

Naive, simplistic, and superficial; lacking depth or substance.

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Jeopardize

/ˈdʒɛpərdaɪz/

to put something at risk or in danger

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Jeopardy

/ˈdʒɛpərdi/

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

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Jeremiad

/ˌdʒɛrəˈmaɪæd/

a long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes.

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Jerky

ˈdʒɜːr.ki

A dried meat product that is typically seasoned and flavored, often made from beef, turkey, or other...

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Jesuit

/ˈdʒɛz.ju.ɪt/

A member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1534, ...

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Jingoism

/ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊ.ɪ.zəm/

extreme patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy.

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Jitters

/ˈdʒɪtərz/

A feeling of nervousness or anxiety, often accompanied by physical sensations such as trembling.

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Job

/dʒɒb/

A paid position of regular employment.

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Jocose

/dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

Characterized by joking; playful; humorous.

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Jocular

/ˈdʒɒkjʊlər/

Characterized by joking or jesting; playful.

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Joie De Vivre

/ˌʒwɑː.dəˈvi.vʁ/

A cheerful enjoyment of life; an exultation of spirit.

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Jolt

/dʒolt/

A sudden, sharp movement or shock.

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Jotun

/ˈjɒtʊn/

In Norse mythology, a jotun is a giant and a member of the race of beings opposed to the gods (Aesir...

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Journal

/ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

A daily record of subjective experiences, observations, and feelings.

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Jubilance

/ˈdʒuː.bɪ.ləns/

A feeling of great joy and celebration.

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Jubilant

/ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

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Jubilation

/ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

A feeling of great happiness and joy; a celebration or rejoicing.

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Judicious

/dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/

having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense

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Juggernaut

/ˈdʒʌɡərnɔːt/

A massive inexorable force, campaign, or a large vehicle that crushes everything in its path.

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Juvenescence

/ˌdʒuː.vəˈnɛs.əns/

the state of being youthful or juvenile; the process of growing or being young.

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Juvenescent

/ˌdʒuː.vəˈnɛs.ənt/

becoming young or youthful; rejuvenating or youthful in appearance or character.

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Juvenile

/ˈdʒuː.vən.aɪl/

A young person or animal, especially one who is not yet an adult.

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Juxtapose

/ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊz/

to place or deal with close together for contrasting effect

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Juxtaposed

/ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊzd/

to place different things side by side as a way to highlight their differences or similarities

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Juxtaposition

/ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

The act or placement of two things (usually abstract concepts, though it can be physical objects) ne...

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