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Opposite of just, honest, and free from bias or prejudice
“I do not know of any witness who does not look at the matter from a particularly biased standpoint.”
Opposite of existing independently of the mind
“Four categories of irrational beliefs are defined, representing thinking modes which are nonempirical and reflect an absolutistic view of reality.”
Opposite of restricted to, or based on, fact
“He agreed to write a fictional piece about the lives of several slaves on a Kentucky plantation, though it was a subject he knew little about.”
Opposite of exhibiting or exercising prudence
“The hope that irrational people will act rationally is a perpetual delusion of the level-headed.”
Opposite of free from exaggeration or distortion
Opposite of based on, or displaying, common sense
“Some journalists are trustworthy, and some are just completely unreliable.”
(on) Opposite of not influenced by others
“Business decisions were made dependent on the outcomes derived from the meeting.”
Opposite of showing little or no feeling
Opposite of done in a systematic way, using experiments or tests
Opposite of that which is material, tangible, or physical
Opposite of of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument
“She gave me a wild and incoherent explanation about habitation on the planet Mars.”
Opposite of of, or concerned with, the actual doing or use of something, rather than with theory and ideas
“This is a theoretical conclusion, but one that graphically illustrates the point.”
Opposite of supported by empirical or scientific evidence
Opposite of an aim or purpose that is striven for
“I had thought this morning that l might dress in rags for sympathy but then, upon looking in the mirror, realized the pointlessness of this exercise.”
(mass noun) Opposite of a goal or set of goals planned ahead of time
“Igor had a sudden compulsion to go bungee jumping.”
Opposite of something that is wished for, or considered desirable
Opposite of the object or goal of something
“Warnings on cigarette packets serve as a deterrent to would-be smokers.”
Opposite of the reason for which something or someone is used or suited for
“The uselessness of the company's health and safety policy has caused many to lose faith in their products.”
Opposite of a (clear) purpose or reason for an endeavor
“There was a noticeable level of confusion in the theme of the event.”
Opposite of intention or purpose
Opposite of a goal or purpose
Opposite of a hope or ambition of achieving something
Opposite of that which is intended, such as an aim or a goal
“Even implied destiny is constantly thwarted, as the accidentalness of life continually interrupts the possibility of a shared and meaningful future.”
Opposite of an aim, intention or purpose
Opposite of a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
“The saving of animals in distress was the consequence of her activism.”
Opposite of a cause, purpose or reason
Opposite of an end goal or ambition
“Some writers and voices in the media explain away the apparent purposelessness of today's youth by problematizing the younger generation.”
Opposite of motivation or inclination
“He had a strong disinterest in becoming an accountant despite the encouragement of his parents to do so.”
Opposite of an important assignment given to a person or group of people, typically involving travel abroad
Opposite of a firm decision to do or not to do something
“Father's debts have put them in a bad position, and his unwillingness to change his lifestyle will continue to hurt them.”
Opposite of the quality of having a firm determination to do something
“She seemed to hover in indecision for a second, and then made the abrupt decision to speak.”
Opposite of the future destined for a person or thing
“Neo's choice was to take the red pill and learn the real truth about their existence.”
Opposite of prey that is pursued by a hunter
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