Opposite of generally assumed or believed to be the case, but not necessarily so
Opposite of in a way that is easily perceived, understood or believed
Opposite of seeming real or true, but not necessarily so
“There was a look of genuine fear in his eyes, unsure as to whether or not she was real.”
Opposite of assumed to be, or worthy of being, believed or accepted as true
Opposite of to have formed a reasoning in the mind about
“It is a commonly known fact that as soon as one area of your life improves, your sense of well-being follows.”
Previously referred to or spoken of
“We were given a map, and with said map we explored the old town.”
Opposite of according to expectations
“John's next big, if unplanned, career move was to become a war hero. He enlisted in the navy to command a patrol torpedo boat in the South Pacific.”
Opposite of that may be inferred or drawn as a conclusion
Opposite of to have considered
“I disregarded any rigid or mechanical rule in policy-making.”
Opposite of to have discerned from given information
“I believe you misconstrued his grandiose claims as nothing more than braggadocio.”
Opposite of to have had an opinion of
“I doubted Justin's account of what had happened on the weekend.”
Opposite of past tense for to think or assume something to be true, especially as a rationale for something else
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