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Opposite of intended for, or likely to be understood by, only a small number of people
“Solomon looked down at Ahimaaz quizzically as if pondering the foolish statement of a child.”
Opposite of intellectually deep
“Shallow conversations are generally built upon gossip and other trivia.”
Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“Some teens claim that depictions of violence in the media have only affected them in a minor way.”
Opposite of to an absolute degree
“What really bothers me is that people seem to have an incomplete foundation in the basics of language skills.”
Opposite of to a great or far-reaching extent
“Your tastebuds will make minute changes to the way you appreciate food, meaning you can ditch the habit of smothering your meals in salt.”
Opposite of extending deep or very far down
“We nosed the boat into a shallow cove so we could watch three huge sandhill cranes.”
Opposite of to an absolute or complete degree
Opposite of having no conditions or limitations
Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity
Opposite of intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest
Opposite of including or considering all elements or aspects
Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“In spite of her frugal spendings, Eva only had a moderate urge to shop, preferring instead to use her time to upkeep her house.”
Opposite of having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or size
Opposite of full of substance or interest
Opposite of without artificiality or insincerity
“Mark's insincere apology was met with a disparaging response from Sally.”
Opposite of very keenly or deeply felt
Opposite of in urgent need of immediate attention
“Building on the integrated e-business infrastructure, companies unbundle operations, outsource noncritical activities, and create supply chain communities.”
Opposite of clear in meaning without uncertainty or ambiguity
(generic intensifier) Opposite of extreme or absolute in degree
“I am intrigued by your mitigated sense of self-righteousness, but not entirely surprised.”
Opposite of following carefully and exactly a set of rules
“James was merely a casual follower of his professed religion, not being one to strictly adhere to its tenets.”
Opposite of loudly cheerful, enthusiastic or approbatory
Opposite of to an absolute degree
“She might have been an imperfect wife, but she was loyal and great with the kids.”
Opposite of firmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change
Opposite of difficult to understand or conceptualize
“According to Dr. Serafine, linking diet with human health and planet health is a very simple idea.”
Opposite of of the greatest possible degree or amount
Opposite of to an absolute degree
“I have absolutely zero faith that you can win this race against Rick.”
Opposite of profound in awareness or understanding
“Owen only ever engaged in superficial thoughts and ideas that were shaped by the mainstream.”
Opposite of intelligently analytical or perceptive
Opposite of impressive or striking
“The mud hut was an unimpressive example in housebuilding.”
(of one's senses) Opposite of sensitive or perceptive to changes
“Due to his age, little Gip may have weak eyes, but he still whips his tail into a frenzy when he sees me.”
Opposite of providing inspiration
Opposite of altering a person's life in a substantial way
Opposite of being an essential part of a whole
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