(of a person's temper or disposition) Opposite of calm and composed
… more ▼
▲
Opposite of without significant variation
“At this point, the answer is not clear, with varying lines of evidence pointing in opposite directions.”
Opposite of having an even surface with no roughness, bumps, or holes
“Bold and large textures, such as the bark of a tree or the rough surface of the door detail, are best revealed by strong, direct sidelight.”
Opposite of being exact or precise in amount, number, or extent
“I said I could give him an approximate figure but I didn't want it to be binding.”
(of a person's temper or disposition) Opposite of calm and composed
“Hatteras became animated as he spoke, and Doctor Clawbonny's excitable nature was so wrought upon that his decision began to waver.”
Opposite of having identical attributes, characteristics, amounts, or qualities
“Segmenting the business into three distinct entities should make it more attractive to buyers.”
Opposite of being balanced or on equal terms
“This was a lopsided game that featured considerable clowning.”
Opposite of fair, just or impartial
“If bowlers were permitted to follow through onto this protected area, rough patches would be created in line with the stumps which would give an unfair advantage to the bowlers.”
Opposite of having only one color
“I just can't make a decision on which device to purchase these days with the chromatic selection of iPhones on the market.”
Opposite of at, or having, a steady and regular rhythm or pace
Opposite of having an even surface with no roughness, bumps, or holes
“The rough surface is strictly for aesthetic purposes and not to be trodden upon.”
Opposite of marked by moderate behavior not given to excesses
“He unleashed on them a torrent of abuse that was unrestrained and unwarranted.”
Opposite of in an unhurried manner
“She ate as well as spoke in a hurried manner, and as if in defiance of her feelings.”
Opposite of without interruption or a break in continuity
Opposite of an exact, complete or whole number or figure
“Since we are trading stocks or futures, we can't have a fractional number of contracts.”
Opposite of used to intensify a comparative adjective or adverb
“Many of the above developments have taken place, making them less crowded than before.”
Opposite of used to emphasize something surprising or extreme
“That ending was totally predictable!”
Opposite of though it may seem strange or unlikely
“Well known for her ability to avoid answering questions, she was unsurprisingly short on specifics.”
(archaic) Opposite of to an absolute extent or degree
“I'm halfway done. I should be finished before dinner.”
Opposite of to make level or equal in amount, degree, or status
“Quite a few rivers with their tributaries, flow through this area and thus, break the evenness of the plateau.”
(roughen) Opposite of to make or give a flat and even surface to
“First, you take an abrasive pad and roughen the material to provide a better gluing surface.”
(crumple) Opposite of to make or give a flat and even surface to
“As I shoved it into my bag, I had to be especially careful not to crumple the sheet of paper that had all my science notes on it.”
Opposite of to make level or equal in amount, degree, or status
Opposite of to counteract or equal the effect or importance of
“These traditional garments grossly disproportion the male body.”
Opposite of to flatten (something) by passing a roller over it or by passing it between rollers
Opposite of to line up or arrange next to
“Then he, of course, had to turn to me and disarrange my hair too.”
Opposite of to make level or equal in amount, degree, or status
“One benefit of this approach is that players always have a reason to keep playing and the only goal is to beat the previous high score.”
Opposite of the period of time at the end of the day when the sun begins to set
Related Words and Phrases
|
