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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of moving, or capable of moving, at high speed Opposite of lasting for only a short time Opposite of done quickly without deliberation Opposite of firmly fixed in place (of dyes or colours) Opposite of not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions (of people) Opposite of unwavering in feeling or sentiment (of a lifestyle) Opposite of extravagant or reckless in nature (of a lifestyle) Opposite of immoral or promiscuous in nature Opposite of sudden, or figuratively explosive, in nature Opposite of having quickness of mind Opposite of deceptive in nature Opposite of firm or fortified against attack Opposite of moving or progressing at a fast rate Opposite of moving or proceeding with significant speed Opposite of that operates, moves, or takes place at a greater than normal speed Opposite of securely fixed or rooted to a position or point Opposite of completed or done with efficiency and speed Opposite of happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time Opposite of firmly fixed in place Opposite of operating at high speed and in the shortest or most effective manner Opposite of having a very close or intimate relationship Opposite of impossible to erase or remove Opposite of taking place without delay Adverb (slowly) Opposite of at a very fast speed (informal) Opposite of at a very fast speed Opposite of immediately and without delay Opposite of in a manner that is firm or secure (of sleeping) Opposite of deeply or soundly (of a lifestyle) Opposite of in a reckless manner Opposite of in an unwavering or steadfast manner Opposite of ahead of the correct time or schedule Opposite of immediately, with little or no delay Opposite of without delay, or after a very short time Verb Opposite of to restrict one's consumption, typically of food Noun Opposite of the act of abstaining from, or eating very little, food … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of moving, or capable of moving, at high speed slow slow moving slow-moving sluggish plodding stagnant tardy dawdling delaying laggard expected extremely slow “A mode of transportation that moves at a slow pace will be less than ideal for our needs.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of lasting for only a short time lengthy long extended drawn-out extensive long-lasting prolonged protracted great long-drawn long-drawn-out long-lived long-term slow gradual steady unhurried “Let's just have a long break so we can reflect on everything we have discussed in this meeting.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of done quickly without deliberation calculated conscious measured thought out considered deliberate unhurried premeditated prudent purposeful reasoned thoughtful wilful willful slow leisurely cautious sluggish “Ari made a deliberate decision to get Vincent the leading role in Aquaman.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of firmly fixed in place insecure loose shaky teetering wobbly wonky rickety unstable unsteady movable moving unsound moveable tottering unattached unfixed unsecured detached dislodged freed loosened unbound undone unfastened impermanent clear operating free “The hinges of the door were loose and wobbly.” Adjective ▲ (of dyes or colours) Opposite of not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions impermanent temporary short-lived ephemeral fleeting passing transient transitory ceasing momentary ending brief short tenuous unfixed evanescent “The red color of this cheap shirt is impermanent and will fade in the wash.” Adjective ▲ (of people) Opposite of unwavering in feeling or sentiment fickle irresolute disloyal unfaithful wavering unreliable untrue faithless faltering perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous vacillating apathetic dispassionate inconstant untrustworthy undependable false flexible weak unfixed unstable dishonest unsteady loose changeable insecure uncommitted unbelieving cold cool moving soft indefinite half-hearted corrupt indifferent passive frigid unexcited unenthusiastic capricious willing pliant pliable yielding afraid precarious subversive unsafe rocky unsound seditious deceitful treasonable undecided unfastened unsure broken impermanent movable unprotected betraying duplicitous unpatriotic double-crossing double-dealing two-faced two-timing not fastened untruthful false-hearted doubting uncertain negligent different fraudulent lying unrealistic disobedient careless unscrupulous irresponsible disliking more ❯ “Joey and Chandler could not imagine how some friends could be so fickle.” Adjective ▲ (of a lifestyle) Opposite of extravagant or reckless in nature sedate proper seemly careful cautious decorous dignified staid composed safe unexciting conservative dull laid-back reserved stately boring “The science professor lived a sedate life in his younger years.” Adjective ▲ (of a lifestyle) Opposite of immoral or promiscuous in nature moral pure decent good innocent virtuous chaste clean nice prim proper prissy prudish uncorrupt frigid undersexed wholesome puritanical nonobscene G-rated virginal strait-laced gentle upright dull uncorrupted ascetic modest moralistic restrained demure cool incorrupt cold controlled virgin abstinent celibate monogamous immaculate temperate maidenly more ❯ “Clay realized that Hannah was actually a pure and innocent girl, unlike her undeserved reputation.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of sudden, or figuratively explosive, in nature lacklusterUS lacklustreUK sluggish lethargic lifeless listless passive slow apathetic indifferent lackadaisical lazy uninspired uninspiring unexciting heavy unenergetic idle temperate warm retarded delayed pokey “The team got off to a sluggish start, taking a full five minutes before scoring their first points.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having quickness of mind slow slow-witted witless dim-witted doltish dumb obtuse stupid unintelligent vacuous dull dim fatuous senseless dopey unsmart softheaded lamebrain simple chuckleheaded unbrilliant thick birdbrained lunkheaded bubbleheaded dopy gormless dense mindless brainless knuckleheaded opaque dunderheaded airheaded lamebrained pinheaded dorky thickheaded boneheaded brain-dead empty-headed half-witted thick-witted weak-minded soft foolish unperceptive idiotic imbecile uneducated ignorant chowderheaded bonehead woodenheaded blunted dulled lumpish pointless bovine imperceptive oafish blunt dozy stolid blockheaded crass divvy uncomprehending blockish muttonheaded dull-witted half-baked simple-minded wooden-headed more ❯ “I failed at learning a second language because I am a slow learner when it comes to linguistics.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of deceptive in nature aboveboard honest honourableUK candid fair direct frank honorableUS lawful legal legitimate reputable stand-up straight trustworthy upfront up front up-front ethical forthright just scrupulous virtuous truthful principled open moral upright good law-abiding true genuine real valid reliable sincere above board dinkum authentic public overt outright sublime decent chaste righteous right conscientious amoral inoffensive pure uncorrupt noble clean veracious faithful more ❯ “We settled our business dealings via a perfectly ethical transaction.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of firm or fortified against attack vulnerable assailable weak defencelessUK defenselessUS vincible helpless indefensible unprotected unsafe “Robbers and outlaws lurking in vulnerable places were quickly apprehended by the authorities.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of moving or progressing at a fast rate slow leisurely unhurried gradual laboredUS labouredUK measured steady moderate sluggish ponderous unrushed comfortable languishing sedate plodding tortoise-like lead-footed lingering languid lackadaisical crawling lethargic dilatory listless laggy dawdling dallying lagging lazy deliberate dragging torpid laggard sluggardly drowsy slothful tardy inactive snaillike tortoiselike loitering relaxed indolent dillydallying inert lollygagging creeping slow-going leaden-footed easy snail-paced snail-like slow-moving idle passive more ❯ “She forced herself to take slow steps as she walked away when in truth, she wanted to run as fast as her feet could carry her.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of moving or proceeding with significant speed slow delayed happy nice old old-fashioned outdated pleasant sluggish Adjective ▲ Opposite of that operates, moves, or takes place at a greater than normal speed indirect low-speed slow Adjective ▲ Opposite of securely fixed or rooted to a position or point mobile moveable flexible movable motile moving impermanent portable weak transportable transferrable frail fragile detachable rickety feeble alterable manageable adjustable delicate puny variable demountable removeable changeable weakly mutable budgeable slight effete temporary cureable removable relocatable shiftable enfeebled Adjective ▲ Opposite of completed or done with efficiency and speed overdue belated outstanding owed delayed due late unfulfilled unresolved unsettled unpaid long-overdue in arrears “I deserve an overdue apology and demand to know what transpired 5 years ago!” Adjective ▲ Opposite of happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time gradual measured slow steady piecemeal plodding progressive consistent continuous systematic unspectacular successive ongoing delayed moderate uniform incremental phased continuing late unhurried bit-by-bit by degrees happening slowly step-by-step bit by bit little by little step by step “According to the model, the Big Bang is followed by a period of slow expansion and gradual accumulation of dark energy.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of firmly fixed in place unfrozen “Well, I banged on a few keys, and I finally got an unfrozen screen.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of operating at high speed and in the shortest or most effective manner slow lengthy prolonged laborious lingering delayed draggy hindered impeded protracted sluggish unpunctual drawn-out imprecise painful time-consuming delaying “Commuters complained about the train making too many stops and taking an indirect route to get to their destination.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a very close or intimate relationship distant dividable independent separable unannexable uncombinable Adjective ▲ Opposite of impossible to erase or remove erasable temporary forgettable impermanent short-lived washable eradicable removable delible destructible uninsertable Adjective ▲ Opposite of taking place without delay delayed late belated postponed tardy deferred later slow hindered slowed behind gradual leisurely behind schedule held up pushed back “A delayed start to the game is on the cards as rain threat looms large over the third innings.” Adverb ▲ (slowly) Opposite of at a very fast speed slowly slow laggardly ploddingly sluggishly deliberately gradually steadily tardily unhurriedly calmly studiedly at moderate speed delayed leisurely delinquently casually lingeringly methodically haltingly inchmeal belatedly languidly gently normally “Niko Bellic drove his getaway car slowly again after managing to shake off the police.” Adverb ▲ (informal) Opposite of at a very fast speed at your leisure at a snail's pace slowly gradually leisurely unhurriedly sluggishly gently casually calmly steadily deliberately languidly laggardly ploddingly nonchalantly inchmeal tardily lazily slow without hurrying bit by bit little by little at a leisurely pace taking your time at a slow pace methodically slowly but surely in your own good time step by step deliverately pokily by degrees with leaden steps with heavy steps “Safe and sound after Wile E. Coyote had fallen off the cliff, the Road Runner ambled at a snail's pace.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of immediately and without delay at your own pace at your convenience at your leisure without haste without hurry at one's own speed leisurely taking one's time slowly slow laggardly unhurriedly lethargically listlessly tardily torpidly indolently nonchalantly sluggishly lazily languidly ploddingly casually dilatorily with delay “This issue has a low priority, so just complete it at your own pace.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of in a manner that is firm or secure loosely “The happy child clung loosely to her mother while being surrounded by her other family members.” Adverb ▲ (of sleeping) Opposite of deeply or soundly barely lightly half partially halfway part partly incompletely marginally minimally scarcely superficially slightly inadequately moderately somewhat to a certain extent relatively in part doubtfully dubiously indefinite approximately questionably not at all “After having a long afternoon nap, he was still barely asleep as midnight rolled around.” Adverb ▲ (of a lifestyle) Opposite of in a reckless manner cautiously sedately carefully safely staidly conservatively according to societal norms “Live safely, die at a ripe old age. Good girls do it well.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of in an unwavering or steadfast manner loosely ambivalently feebly irresolutely without conviction waveringly erratically frivolously indecisively lightly unfaithfully vacillatingly fickly flightily inconsistently unsteadily whimsically “The senator began having doubts and would only hold loosely to his once core principles.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of ahead of the correct time or schedule slow behind backward backwards in arrears “My watch is about five minutes slow.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of immediately, with little or no delay late negligently slowly later sometime belatedly delinquently dilatorily tardily behindhand unpunctually behind time after hours behind schedule after office hours at the tail end at the last minute past the usual closing time past the usual stopping time past the usual finishing time Adverb ▲ Opposite of without delay, or after a very short time later afterward afterwards anon presently shortly soon after eventually latterly subsequently thereafter later on soon after after a bit at a later date at a later time at another time in a while in due course “The accountant is meeting with another client right now, but she'll be able to see you later this afternoon.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to restrict one's consumption, typically of food gorge eat feed binge consume devour glut indulge nourish stuff gobble indulge oneself satiate “I allow myself to gorge on my favorite foods once a month.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the act of abstaining from, or eating very little, food gluttony eating feasting indulgence feast gorging gourmandizing greediness piggishness rapaciousness voraciousness greed stuffing “He partook in a moment of gluttony on his birthday.” Find more words! 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