What is the opposite of sweeping?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of wide in range, scope or effect Opposite of extending over, or covering, a long, continuous space, curve or scope (of a statement) Opposite of taking no account of particular cases or exceptions Opposite of prevalent over a whole place, community, country, or the world, especially of a disease Opposite of including or considering all elements or aspects Opposite of to an overwhelming, or broad extent Opposite of used or accepted broadly by most people Opposite of having a large scope or range Opposite of extensive or comprehensive in scope Opposite of having a wide scope or range of activity Opposite of comprehensive and far-reaching in nature Opposite of present, appearing, or found everywhere Opposite of stated in indefinite terms Opposite of having, or consisting of, wide and open spaces Opposite of a hefty amount or abundant Opposite of including all the services or items normally expected or required Opposite of complete with regard to every detail Opposite of forceful, dynamic or vigorous in nature Opposite of involving or affecting large numbers of people or things Opposite of having one or more bends or angles Opposite of approximate or nearly correct in accuracy Opposite of involving a full or complete view or approach (of knowledge) Opposite of characterized by an attention to detail or thoroughness Opposite of absolute or total in degree, level or extent Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity Opposite of vigorous, enthusiastic, and without compromise Opposite of finished, having reached an end or conclusion Opposite of complicated in nature Verb Opposite of present participle for to brush off or away, typically dirt or litter Opposite of present participle for to arc or turn away from a straight line or course Opposite of present participle for to move or proceed with a given movement or momentum … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of wide in range, scope or effect narrow restricted limited constrained minor modest token unimportant exclusive incomplete needy partial specific superficial selective particular individual discriminate confined part retail unfinished precise non-generic proprietary insignificant trivial incomprehensible cramped quiet silent Adjective ▲ Opposite of extending over, or covering, a long, continuous space, curve or scope small little limited short restricted deficient insufficient narrow inadequate poor diminished reduced miniature tiny slight circumscribed unsatisfactory minimal cramped paltry rudimentary insubstantial basic miserly empty small-minded meagreUK meagerUS tight exclusive insignificant insular finite thin closed scanty determinate constricted confined close scant mean lean quiet close-minded uncomprehensive sparse small-scale minor incomplete ineffectual faulty imperfect partial sketchy patchy individual exact singular specializedUS precise specific specialisedUK more ❯ Adjective ▲ (of a statement) Opposite of taking no account of particular cases or exceptions focussedUK focusedUS Adjective ▲ Opposite of prevalent over a whole place, community, country, or the world, especially of a disease abnormal exclusive extraordinary incomplete individual infrequent narrow partial particular rare specific uncommon unusual local unique particularizedUS particularisedUK unpopular localizedUS localisedUK personal nonuniversal independent singular private distinct respective distinctive discrete separate autonomous distinguished single special lone selfstanding disparate sole Adjective ▲ Opposite of including or considering all elements or aspects incomplete perfunctory casual cursory desultory sketchy superficial excluding exclusive incomprehensive narrow partial uncomprehensive unfinished particular individual specific limited distinct set specified certain explicit express piecemeal specializedUS selective precise conditional specialisedUK defined exact distinctive fixed detailed single discrete definitive concrete particularizedUS close-up particularisedUK select small given basic restricted short circumscribed imperfect poor tiny minimal slight inadequate definite determinate insubstantial empty finite more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of to an overwhelming, or broad extent localisedUK localizedUS circumscribed confined constrained controlled restricted delimited bound kept bridled fettered detained immured “He was fortunate that the negative impact of his actions was localized within the community.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of used or accepted broadly by most people uncommon nonstandard unconventional unpopular unusual individual limited minor peculiar private underlying unfixed unimportant Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a large scope or range limited restricted minimal finite small determinate narrow defined fundamental marginal minimum nominal fixed predefined qualified reserved particular delimited precise local circumscribed definite endemic concentrated set controlled constrained lean bounded measured checked reduced uncommon insubstantial tight rare inadequate sporadic sparse little topical deficient confined cramped diminished exclusive tiny restrained hemmed in more ❯ “Decision-making is so much easier when you only have a limited set of choices to choose from.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of extensive or comprehensive in scope narrow immediate nuclear abbreviated abridged compressed condensed contracted curtailed cut lessened reduced incomplete shortened limited diminished broken sketchy fragmentary fractional truncated unwhole impaired restricted unfinished compromised partial deficient Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a wide scope or range of activity narrow-spectrum Adjective ▲ Opposite of comprehensive and far-reaching in nature minor superficial minimal nonrevolutionary little small unrevolutionary marginal moderate modest slight inconsiderable middle-of-the-road nominal inappreciable insignificant negligible paltry meagerUS tiny meagreUK minute imperceptible faint trivial trifling unimportant minuscule frivolous incidental subtle infinitesimal underwhelming scant measly slim insubstantial commonplace inconsequential immaterial irrelevant lesser meaningless secondary petty trite unsubstantial lightweight flippant nonessential puny auxiliary piddling subordinate second-rate scanty diminutive nugatory unprofound low-ranking ignorable inessential flimsy pointless picayune poorer second-fiddle slighter nothing low-grade lessened middling minor-league beside the point lower rung of no account second-class of no consequence of no great concern more ❯ “Given the functions and the scripts introduced previously, you only need to make minor changes to the code to implement these steps.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of present, appearing, or found everywhere odd casual occasional rare irregular miscellaneous random abnormal intermittent scarce aberrant limited suspicious unusual anomalous infrequent strange uncustomary accidental incidental uncommon unfamiliar absent missing periodic dubious isolated questionable unwonted deviant incongruous quirky unnatural aberrated fortuitous scant untypical exceptional foreign sporadic unexpected atypical peculiar sparse unconventional not present few and far between in short supply “I don't mind freckles on my face, but the odd mole aggrieves me.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of stated in indefinite terms detailed explicit specific elaborate elaborated exact finicky meticulous minute painstaking seriatim complete comprehensive exhaustive full thorough definite in-depth particular precise “I was surprised at how detailed and specific the manual was.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having, or consisting of, wide and open spaces enclosed confined contained surrounded constricted tight narrow small circumscribed restricted compact cramped cramp inadequate limited immured confining incommodious poky pent restrained narrowed cooped up bottled up “Smoking in any enclosed public area is banned within this section.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of a hefty amount or abundant insignificant inconsiderable empty limited minimal minimum miserly poor sparse woeful derisory exiguous fractional inadequate insipid insubstantial insufficient meagerUS meagreUK measly scant scanty stingy tenuous lamentable miserable nominal pathetic pitiable pitiful sad shabby unconsiderable ungenerous bantam dinky dwarfish mingy puny shoestring shrimpy smallish sporadic undersize undersized not enough “Only an insignificant amount of the mass of the atom is associated with electrons.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of including all the services or items normally expected or required exclusive select restricted unique selective privileged dedicated discriminative limited confined especial noninclusive restrictive “The achievement has now put him in an elite and exclusive club of players who have attained multiple Grand Slams in a single calendar year.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of complete with regard to every detail cursory haphazard superficial incomprehensive partial perfunctory brief casual undetailed careless desultory hasty hurried lackadaisical depthless incomplete passing rushed slight sloppy uncritical fleeting inattentive precipitate precipitous quick rapid shallow short slapdash speedy swift token flying mechanical summary thoughtless unfinished automatic compendious half-baked half-hearted “He was relieved a minute later when the soldier left after only a cursory check of the room, seeming completely unsuspicious.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of forceful, dynamic or vigorous in nature inactive unforceful weak wimpy Adjective ▲ Opposite of involving or affecting large numbers of people or things lone lonely single individual solo singular alone solitary unaccompanied sole companionless lonesome unescorted isolated independent only “A lone figure stood at the edge of the bracken, slender and tall, clothed in rough wool layers.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having one or more bends or angles straight straightaway Adjective ▲ Opposite of approximate or nearly correct in accuracy precise accurate correct exact definite pinpoint right proper strict true defined decisive determinate unequivocal unambiguous literal absolute bang on dead-on error-free inch-perfect on-target spot-on well-defined on the button on the money on the nose “A platform and an offset handle are designed to provide additional leverage to ensure a quality, precise cut.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of involving a full or complete view or approach atomistic “The atomistic approach is advantageous particularly when solving the whole modeling problem would be too time-consuming.” Adjective ▲ (of knowledge) Opposite of characterized by an attention to detail or thoroughness superficial loose vague shallow hollow sketchy general generalisedUK generalizedUS cursory rough approximate artificial fuzzy depthless hazy inexplicit one-dimensional skin-deep surface-level “With only a superficial understanding of their position, students present their arguments half-heartedly.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of absolute or total in degree, level or extent very little Adjective ▲ Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity mild calm collected easy moderate modest nice Adjective ▲ Opposite of vigorous, enthusiastic, and without compromise nonassertive nonemphatic unemphatic half-hearted feeble Adjective ▲ Opposite of finished, having reached an end or conclusion unfinished ongoing incomplete undeveloped unfulfilled uncompleted unconcluded under construction constant continuing continuous growing open-ended progressing unexecuted undone inconclusive unaccomplished unsettled “Pritchard was in no mood to deal with the unfinished construction of the new bridge.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of complicated in nature minor simple straightforward basic elementary uncomplicated uninvolved clear-cut unsophisticated child's play facile unproblematic “He underwent minor surgery and was back to his feet in no time.” Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to brush off or away, typically dirt or litter dirtying Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to arc or turn away from a straight line or course straightening Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to move or proceed with a given movement or momentum floundering struggling creeping Find more words! 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