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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective (shallow) Opposite of extending far down (flat) Opposite of extending far down (sometimes figuratively) Opposite of voluminous in nature Opposite of extending far back (of an emotion or feeling) Opposite of intensely felt Opposite of significant in degree or intensity Opposite of profound in awareness or understanding (deep in, of a state or activity) Opposite of fully absorbed or involved in Opposite of difficult to comprehend Opposite of having a veiled or uncertain meaning (of sound or voice) Opposite of low in pitch and full in tone (of colour) Opposite of dark and highly saturated Opposite of located out of sight Opposite of far away in time Opposite of very loud or full of noise Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity Opposite of firmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change Opposite of firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change Opposite of long-established and unlikely to change Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity Opposite of having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness Opposite of having a broad or widespread range, scope, or influence Opposite of most intimate or private Opposite of having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or size Opposite of having an inclination to secrecy Opposite of loudly cheerful, enthusiastic or approbatory Opposite of large in area or width Opposite of without artificiality or insincerity Opposite of uninterrupted, without a break in continuity Opposite of having a melodious or harmonious sound Opposite of following carefully and exactly a set of rules Opposite of based on abstract reasoning Opposite of making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise Opposite of extensive or comprehensive in scope Opposite of having a large scope or range Opposite of being such by habit, long-established, and not likely to change Opposite of showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters, sometimes with guile Opposite of a hefty amount or abundant Opposite of having a croaky, husky or raspy sound or voice Opposite of difficult to comprehend or understand Opposite of felt or believed genuinely and deeply Opposite of having significant importance or value Deep or resonant in sound or tone Adverb Opposite of to a great depth Noun (the deep) Opposite of the midst or depth of something (the deep) Opposite of the extremities of a body of water Opposite of the large body of saltwater that covers most of the earth Opposite of the depths or innermost part of something … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ (shallow) Opposite of extending far down shallow superficial depthless shoal cursory inconsiderable slight trifling trivial not deep skin-deep surface narrow hollow short vague loose sketchy general generalizedUS rough approximate fuzzy artificial hazy inexplicit surface-level one-dimensional generalisedUK “On the left side of the trail was a shallow ravine, dropping slightly from the roadbed.” Adjective ▲ (flat) Opposite of extending far down flat level even flush horizontal plane planar planate tabular two-dimensional “The hike was easy as the trail remained flat for miles on end.” Adjective ▲ (sometimes figuratively) Opposite of voluminous in nature small tiny inconsiderable insignificant insubstantial limited little meagerUS meagreUK measly paltry restricted tight undersized compact confined cramped incommodious micro microscopical mini minuscular minuscule minute puny unconsiderable ungenerous narrow poky filled silent quiet “It was only a small room that could barely fit the four of us, but it would have to do for now.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of extending far back narrow shallow restricted short slim thin slender reedy limited deficient inadequate slight insufficient reduced diminished poor insular basic insubstantial little rudimentary miserly circumscribed closed small small-minded empty “The shelves of the bookcase were quite narrow and impractical for storing large encyclopedias.” Adjective ▲ (of an emotion or feeling) Opposite of intensely felt superficial cursory insignificant moderate slight trivial casual inappreciable inconsequential inconsiderable light marginal mild negligible nominal immaterial imperceptible insincere meagreUK meagerUS minimal paltry passing shallow trifling artificial exiguous flimsy infinitesimal lightweight nugatory unsubstantial surface-level small level of without depth soft excusable modest little weak faint tiny petty subtle slim small high-pitched vague unimportant remote minor insubstantial incomplete surface easy incomprehensive partial more ❯ “Strauss realized that Mary's sweetness masked a superficial rage that could be easily unpacked and resolved.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of significant in degree or intensity light marginal superficial weak inconsequential insignificant minimal minor slight inappreciable inconsiderable insubstantial meagreUK meagerUS negligible paltry partial trivial unsubstantial deficient immaterial ineffective ineffectual low-grade mediocre poor trifling half-baked lightweight minuscule diminished lessened subdued one-dimensional thin “His decision to quit as director was only a light blow to the company as he provided little value to the firm during his tenure.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of profound in awareness or understanding superficial basic ignorant ill-informed shallow unintelligent unsophisticated artless elementary flighty lazy mindless misinformed naive simple straightforward stupid uncomplicated unenlightened unintellectual uninvolved childlike insensible meaningless one-dimensional trifling trite trivial uninformed witless depthless surface-level uneducated familiar exoteric obvious plain mainstream known unmysterious “Owen only ever engaged in superficial thoughts and ideas that were shaped by the mainstream.” Adjective ▲ (deep in, of a state or activity) Opposite of fully absorbed or involved in unfocused unfocussed inattentive unobservant absent distracted unmindful absentminded abstracted inobservant undiscerning unheeding unnoticing unabsorbed unobserving unperceiving unthinking unwatchful nonabsorbed uninterested unoccupied disinterested bored inactive idle existing disenthralled neglectful negligent ignorant detached indifferent ignoring uncaring oblivious “My mind wandered, and I was completely unfocused on the issues being discussed.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of difficult to comprehend straightforward basic trivial minor elementary frivolous inconsequential inconsiderable insignificant manageable marginal petty uncomplicated unproblematic inappreciable negligible rudimental simple superficial unchallenging undemanding immaterial paltry peripheral unprofound untroublesome nonserious not serious piddling trifling no bother no problem no sweat no trouble of no account noncomplex uncomplex “There are some issues within our organization, but they are straightforward and easily resolved.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a veiled or uncertain meaning unambiguous clear obvious clear-cut nonambiguous unequivocal straightforward accessible plain comprehensible direct evident fathomable understandable unmistakable self-evident self-explanatory intelligible lucid explicable explainable penetrable believable soluble soft thin known porous limpid sure easy crystal-clear determined unclouded certain crystal clear distinct coherent articulate manifest perspicuous discernable transpicuous legible unblurred simple comprehendible pellucid graspable apprehensible uncomplicated explicit perceptible transparent understood definite cogent apparent knowable well-defined clearly expressed easy to understand more ❯ “She usually just sings simple love songs with unambiguous lyrics.” Adjective ▲ (of sound or voice) Opposite of low in pitch and full in tone shrill high high-pitched falsetto piercing shrieky piping sharp soprano treble penetrating acute clarion earsplitting strident squeaking squeaky squealing tinny shrieking screeching thin reedy whistling high-frequency “Mariah used her shrill voice to convince her dream boyfriend to come and rescue her.” Adjective ▲ (of colour) Opposite of dark and highly saturated light pale moderate soft clear dull subtle weak clean desaturated faded faint muted neutral pastel plain thin delicate dulled gentle grayUS greyUK pasty watery bleached soft-hued unclouded washed-out washy whitish wishy-washy light-coloredUS light-colouredUK light-hued light-toned pale-coloredUS pale-colouredUK pastel-coloredUS pastel-colouredUK mild quiet thinned weakened shrill tasteless insipid low tinny mellow minor slight drab dim somberUS bleak dark ashy colorlessUS muddy tinged tinted discoloredUS discolouredUK colourlessUK cold sooty washed out low-key sombreUK more ❯ “The company's website uses light shades of blue to represent freedom and inspiration.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of located out of sight exposed wide-open evident open revealed shown apparent unveiled visible brought to light made manifest on display out in the open unconcealed uncovered unhidden on view “The monument was deliberately erected in the center of the town to be exposed in all its glory.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of far away in time recent current latest fresh late new contemporary latter-day of late present-day up to date up-to-date “One only needs to look at his recent history to find evidence of negligence.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of very loud or full of noise hushed noiseless quiet silent soundless stilled stilly gentle low soft faint incomplete weak muffled needy inaudible low-pitched mute indistinct muted softened hushful toned down subdued dull Adjective ▲ Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity icy light moderate soft arctic freezing cold cool Adjective ▲ Opposite of firmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change superficial temporary added external slight surface exterior shallow peripheral skin-deep eradicable on the surface Adjective ▲ Opposite of firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change moderate indulgent mild soft-core tolerant undedicated Adjective ▲ Opposite of long-established and unlikely to change casual occasional short-lived transient Adjective ▲ Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity moderate light mild soft gentle reasonable temperate faint minimal weak balmy genial mellow normal controlled fair mediocre benign intermediate measured paltry wimpy conservative lacklusterUS lacklustreUK low restrained tender dull meek piddling tame average inconsiderable placid superficial abstinent feeble medium subdued vague equable limited modest ordinary tempered clement imperceptible meagerUS meagreUK nominal tepid half-hearted low-key so-so relaxed slight easy calm lenient bland indistinct sensitive chilled minor delicate pleasant easygoing dainty insignificant mild-mannered easy-going good-tempered more ❯ “In spite of her frugal spendings, Eva only had a moderate urge to shop, preferring instead to use her time to upkeep her house.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness foolish stupid unperceptive unwise careless ignorant unintelligent kind slow unstylish dull silly uninformed simplistic simple inept unknowledgeable mindless uncritical unscholarly simpleminded thoughtless fatuous meaningless brainless unthinking moronic oversimplified imbecilic idiotic dim dopey whacky uneducated daft feebleminded inconsiderable goofy senseless thickheaded puerile witless dumb doltish dotish loopy addle-brained half-witted gormless weak-minded daffy dotty imprudent tomfool dippy featherheaded dim-witted more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a broad or widespread range, scope, or influence insignificant limited narrow incomprehensible trivial unimportant restricted minor specific constrained modest token superficial incomplete exclusive partial needy Adjective ▲ Opposite of most intimate or private outermost external outside exterior outer outward outgoing public Adjective ▲ Opposite of having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or size bounded circumscribed confined definite finite limited restricted shallow calculable explainable believable explicable measurable Adjective ▲ Opposite of having an inclination to secrecy communicative open forthcoming frank candid chatty expansive forthright honest unreserved outspoken unrestrained openhearted upfront unguarded up-front uninhibited freehearted ingenuous liberal Adjective ▲ Opposite of loudly cheerful, enthusiastic or approbatory unfriendly antagonistic cold cool hostile introverted aloof apathetic dishonest emotionless false feeble indifferent insincere lazy lethargic small uncaring unenthusiastic unexcited unreal wanting Adjective ▲ Opposite of large in area or width closed shut Adjective ▲ Opposite of without artificiality or insincerity insincere feigned affected artificial false pretended superficial shallow hollow depthless meaningless paltry trifling frivolous half-baked insubstantial simplistic simple puerile shoal trivial farcical inane silly one-dimensional apparent phoneyUK phonyUS posturing seeming feigning hypocritical empty cold rushed flippant flimsy untrustworthy unimpassioned passing facile glib inadequate indifferent quick fraudulent apathetic inconsequential unreal slight token sketchy reserved desultory slipshod rapid hurried trite cursory thoughtless dispassionate fleeting hasty slapdash casual dishonest inattentive perfunctory unconsidered put on half-hearted more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of uninterrupted, without a break in continuity intermittent discontinuous noncontinuous erratic fitful interrupted irregular occasional off-and-on uneven inconstant partial shattered smashed split Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a melodious or harmonious sound harsh abrasive caustic coarse hard rough scathing stern ungentle unlyrical broken healthy immature incomplete sour strong tart young Adjective ▲ Opposite of following carefully and exactly a set of rules casual liberal indifferent unattached uninterested nonchalant unconcerned apathetic insouciant blasé lackadaisical unpremeditated blithe breezy carefree extemporaneous impulsive complacent cavalier flippant heedless lax loose relaxed mellow laid back laid-back “James was merely a casual follower of his professed religion, not being one to strictly adhere to its tenets.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of based on abstract reasoning concrete nonabstract empirical factual material objective obvious real solid substantial Adjective ▲ Opposite of making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise dulcet melodious thin Adjective ▲ Opposite of extensive or comprehensive in scope narrow immediate nuclear abbreviated abridged compressed condensed contracted curtailed cut lessened reduced Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a large scope or range limited restricted minimal finite small determinate narrow defined fundamental marginal minimum nominal concentrated set controlled predefined constrained fixed qualified lean bounded measured local checked delimited reduced uncommon precise insubstantial tight rare inadequate particular sporadic sparse little topical deficient reserved 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 being such by habit, long-established, and not likely to change indefinite infrequent sporadic uncommitted unconfirmed undecided Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters, sometimes with guile naïve credulous foolish gullible ingenuous unsophisticated unwise artless guileless undiscerning idiotic trusting nescient obtuse unintelligent inept naive unclever ignorant innocent simple imprudent naif senseless dull jejune uninformed callow simpleminded unknowing naïf stupid unacquainted impressionable simple-minded slow-witted undesigning unsmart “He beat me down on the price. He got a bargain from a naive schoolboy and I still resent him now for that.” 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 having a croaky, husky or raspy sound or voice soft mellifluous mellow smooth sweet even-tempered happy nice pleasant polite Adjective ▲ Opposite of difficult to comprehend or understand simple easy straightforward uncomplicated clear effortless undemanding apparent basic evident elementary unproblematic obvious transparent unexacting painless ordinary snap uninvolved perceptible unassuming plain unsophisticated simplistic unchallenging facile modest a bludge a breeze a cinch a doddle a snap a snip child's play easily done easy-peasy idiot-proof no bother no problem not difficult no trouble self-evident trouble-free a piece of cake as easy as abc as easy as pie piece of cake simple as abc as easy as ABC simple as ABC “The player's menu system is straightforward to use, with a thumb-wheel to help you navigate tracks quickly.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of felt or believed genuinely and deeply affected dishonest artificial contrived insincere false feigned forced strained unnatural artful dissembling dissimulating exaggerated posed pretentious stiff superficial assumed fake faked guileful hollow imitated laboredUS labouredUK mechanical overdone phoneyUK phonyUS plastic pretended simulated stilted synthetic unconvincing untrustworthy assuming awkward bogus counterfeit counterfeited deceitful deceptive melodramatic overblown overworked perfunctory playacting posey pretend pseudo spurious token factitious put-on two-faced put on “This affected smile, which is just a grimace and a habit will become agreeable and obliging only when Monseigneur really wants to be liked.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having significant importance or value meaningless inconsequential insignificant unimportant irrelevant senseless trivial superficial useless worthless incomprehensible insubstantial unsubstantial futile inane fruitless pointless illogical trifling unintelligible vain aimless incoherent motiveless silly feckless inconsiderable ridiculous nugatory unproductive vacuous empty fatuous hollow purposeless nonessential nonsensical unprofitable valueless good-for-nothing carrying no great weight having no effect of no use “Don't simply opt for apparently powerful but ultimately empty, meaningless rhetoric.” Adjective ▲ Deep or resonant in sound or tone full bold clear loud powerful resonant resounding vibrant big canorous distinct intense orotund reverberative robust sharp strong vivid consonant expressive plummy potent reverberant reverberating sonorant sonorous baritone carrying harmonious mellifluous mellow substantial “A sound that is close to this is the hollow sound of a tuning fork.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of to a great depth shallowly superficially depthlessly cursorily inconsiderably trivially slightly triflingly “Sea otters will likely not be able to find clams if they only dig shallowly into the underwater mud.” Noun ▲ (the deep) Opposite of the midst or depth of something extremities boundaries fringes limits margins perimeters peripheries borders edges extremes brinks frontiers outskirts “Due to the current rise in crime, residents are encouraged to stay home during the extremities of the day.” Noun ▲ (the deep) Opposite of the extremities of a body of water wilderness forest jungle bush outback hinterland sticks back country backwoods “The rare and elusive Sumatran Tiger lurks in the wilderness of the island of Sumatra.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the large body of saltwater that covers most of the earth land lack dry land fresh water Noun ▲ Opposite of the depths or innermost part of something exterior exteriority outside periphery Find more words! 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