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Opposite of exceeding others in rank, status, quality or importance
Opposite of noble, venerable, majestic, or awe-inspiring
Opposite of accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character
Opposite of having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration
Opposite of superseding others in importance or status
“In a result that shocked everyone, the third-seeded player was knocked out by the lowest seed in the competition.”
Opposite of very high in quality
“The steak he cooked was, frankly, awful.”
Opposite of respected or well-known, especially due to past achievements or noble qualities
“A surprisingly sparse paper trail offers only scattered clues on the obscure life of William Shakespeare, one of the world's most influential dramatists.”
Opposite of important or well publicized
Opposite of having influence or power
“The errand boy was an insignificant person, mostly unrecognized by those around him.”
Opposite of denotes wealth and prosperousness
“Jenny still remembers her meager beginnings as a child from a poor family.”
Opposite of worthy of respect or admiration
“His application to business was proverbial, though his attention to accounts is often held against him as unworthy of a monarch.”
Opposite of upstanding, especially law-abiding
“Criminals are some of the most degenerate human beings on our planet.”
Opposite of having a good reputation, especially in a given field
“When you purchase a pottle, take care, as disreputable vendors often stuff the bottom with paper or overripe berries.”
Opposite of denotes the effectiveness or dominance of a particular action
“Leaders who do not look after the interests of their followers are not only unethical but ineffective.”
Opposite of respected, having received honor
“Desperate for answers, she turns to a disgraced doctor who practices hypnotism.”
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