1
impending(warning, threatening, unfavorable, ominous, worrying)
1
implausible
1
improper(adjective, negative, inadequate, hostile, useless)
1
inapplicable(adjective, inadequate, useless, inappropriate, unhealthy)
1
inappropriate(adjective, inadequate, useless, unhealthy, unsuitable)
1
incompatible(adjective, inadequate, useless, inappropriate, unhealthy)
1
incongruous(adjective, inadequate, useless, inappropriate, unhealthy)
1
incorrect(adjective, inadequate, useless, inappropriate, unhealthy)
1
incredible
1
ineffective(inadequate, useless, inappropriate, unhealthy, unsuitable)
1
inexpedient(adjective, negative, inadequate, hostile, useless)
1
infelicitous(adjective, negative, inadequate, hostile, useless)
1
infertile(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
1
inharmonious(adjective, inadequate, useless, inappropriate, unhealthy)
1
inimical(negative, disapproving, uncomplimentary)
1
insufficient(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
1
jejune(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
1
lacking(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
1
laid low(expression, adjective, inadequate, useless, inappropriate)
1
lamentable(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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