What is the opposite of fresh?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective (of food) Opposite of recently procured or harvested (of food) Opposite of not having been processed Opposite of recently produced Opposite of clean from having been washed Opposite of in an unmarked or unused condition Opposite of unique or original in nature Opposite of additional or supplemental (of a person) Opposite of new or inexperienced for a given role or position (of a person) Opposite of full of energy and vigor (of a colour or a person's complexion) Opposite of bright or healthy in appearance (of the climate) Opposite of pleasantly refreshing and cool (of the wind) Opposite of cold and moderately strong in nature (informal) Opposite of presumptuous, especially in a flirtatious way (informal) Opposite of presumptuous, especially in a flirtatious way (informal) Opposite of fashionable and in style Opposite of clearly visible from being recently produced (of color) Opposite of not worn or faded Opposite of cheeky, impudent or saucy in nature, character or behavior Opposite of giving strength, energy and vitality Opposite of innovative or groundbreaking in character Opposite of in a natural state, having never been tampered with Opposite of in an original condition, having not previously been used or worn Opposite of in good health Opposite of not having been cooked, or undercooked Opposite of inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun Opposite of windy, typically to a moderate or pleasant level Opposite of newly produced or obtained Opposite of young in age, having not reached maturity Opposite of lacking in professional experience Opposite of in good spirits Adverb Opposite of very recently … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ (of food) Opposite of recently procured or harvested rotten stale rotting putrid rancid soiled decayed decomposed foul rank reeking spoiledUS spoiltUK turned bad decaying decomposing foetidUK fetidUS fusty musty sour stagnant stinking tainted contaminated dank disintegrating funky malodorous mouldyUK moldyUS nasty noisome noxious off ruined stenchy disgusting evil-smelling gross nauseating nidorous putrescent repulsive revolting smelly wasting away polluted impure dirty adulterated squalid sullied unclean defiled vile fouled dirtied tarnished poisoned unhygienic unwholesome filthy infected indefinite uncertain corrupt ungenuine more ❯ “We need to do a clean out of our refrigerator as a lot of the food inside is now stale.” Adjective ▲ (of food) Opposite of not having been processed processed packaged preserved unnatural manufactured refined canned frozen artificial bottled cured dried pickled prepared salted smoked tinned treated boxed up factory-made fermented industrial mass-produced packed with additives with preservatives genetically modified GMO “I think it would be beneficial if we minimized the amount of processed food we consume.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of recently produced old aged mature earlier early former older past previous forgotten mediaevalUK medievalUS prehistoric primaevalUK primevalUS advanced “The fingerprints found at the scene of the crime were old and had been left behind some time ago.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of clean from having been washed dirty filthy stained soiled unclean impure sullied dingy discoloredUS discolouredUK greasy grimy polluted unkempt unwashed begrimed cruddy defiled grubby grungy mucky scummy slimy smudged sooty spattered spotted squalid unhygienic unlaundered unsanitary untidy marked sordid tainted tarnished besmirched foul uncleaned smirched developed affected “The bed sheets are dirty and unsuitable for our guests who are arriving later today.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of in an unmarked or unused condition used old foreowned preowned pre-owned secondhand second-hand handed down handed-down hand-me-down passed down preloved previously owned recycled worn castoff cast-off run down shopsoiled unnew stale second hand “All I have is a used sheet of paper to write on.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of unique or original in nature traditional classic common conventional antiquated clichéd customary dated established familiar mature time-honored usual widespread ancient classical obsolete old old-fashioned standard timeworn unoriginal basic everyday garden variety general hackneyed normal old-style ordinary orthodox outdated outmoded prevailing recognisedUK recognizedUS regular regulation run-of-the-mill staple stock tired typical vanilla vintage well-worn widely used long-established out-of-date worn boring derivative imitative stereotyped tried-and-true trite warmed-over unimaginative stale banal uncreative uninventive commonplace routine bromidic uninspired well-known unexceptional predictable continuing believable used antique archaic uninspiring trivial mainstream conservative unexciting insipid bland noninnovative unartistic mundane derived tame conforming formal ceremonial ceremonious conformist unadventurous lacklustreUK lacklusterUS vapid flat dull sound accustomed average knowing known experienced versed pedestrian overused cliched threadbare truistic overdone platitudinous worn-out time-worn old hat worn out more ❯ “The company uses a traditional approach to selling goods online.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of additional or supplemental less fewer lesser reduced diminished negative a lesser amount of a reduced amount of a smaller amount of not as much of lower smaller “I now have fewer eggs because a couple of them have fallen and splattered on the floor.” Adjective ▲ (of a person) Opposite of new or inexperienced for a given role or position experienced mature seasoned veteran accomplished qualified versed knowledgeable trained well-versed hardened inured long-serving long-time old-time practisedUK practicedUS pro tested tried up to speed weathered worldly worldly-wise battle-scarred old hand wise to ways been around been there broken in in the know not born yesterday of the old school grown-up ripe adult fledged familiar skilled tasty old schooled educated “The company has recruited some experienced executives who can hit the ground running immediately.” Adjective ▲ (of a person) Opposite of full of energy and vigor tired exhausted lethargic fatigued sleepy sluggish weary debilitated drained drowsy enervated lifeless spiritless beat inert laggard languorous listless shattered slow torpid unenergetic weak droopy faint flagging heavy languid lazy slothful slumberous spent worn-out burned out low-energy out of it petered out run-down slow-moving somnolent tuckered out without energy worn out dead leaden languishing limp inactive lackadaisical inanimate vapid serious depressed sedate staid dignified dull sad unhappy apathetic immobile more ❯ “I feel really tired because I had trouble sleeping last night.” Adjective ▲ (of a colour or a person's complexion) Opposite of bright or healthy in appearance pale sallow pasty ashen ashy pallid sickly unhealthy wan anaemicUK anemicUS colorlessUS colourlessUK yellow dull jaundiced washed-out waxy yellowish lurid livid sallowish doughy paled peaky peaked palish mealy white sad grayUS greyUK declining unfruitful fading barren sterile unsmiling unhappy bloodless inelaborate natural undecorated washed out peely-wally more ❯ “She had just shaken off a severe illness and looked pale as her recovery continued.” Adjective ▲ (of the climate) Opposite of pleasantly refreshing and cool gloomy cloudy dark overcast bleak dreary clouded dusky hazy murky somberUS sombreUK darkened depressing dim dismal dull funereal grayUS greyUK “We decided to stay indoors as the day was gloomy and uninviting.” Adjective ▲ (of the wind) Opposite of cold and moderately strong in nature warm sultry summery hot stifling sweltering boiling broiling dry humid scorching sizzling sweaty toasty torrid baking burning hot and humid muggy roasting sweltry blazing ardent fiery fervid ultrahot seething fervent molten red-hot white-hot searing scalding glowing igneous warming sunny mild balmy piping hot welcoming tropical temperate responsive heated more ❯ “We lazed on the tropical beach enjoying the warm breeze blowing from the ocean.” Adjective ▲ (informal) Opposite of presumptuous, especially in a flirtatious way timid shy abashed humble meek modest bashful demure gentle proper retiring deferential blushing feeble mousey mousy diffident reserved unassuming cautious reticent quiet introverted sheepish unassertive withdrawn uncertain discreet mild afraid respectful self-effacing hesitant coy embarrassed tentative unpretentious docile shamefaced unassured recessive restrained self-conscious low-key apologetic polite careful prudent fearful regressive unimposing unwilling unobtrusive thoughtful muted gracious tactful yielding media-shy timorous chary reclusive inhibited apprehensive insecure reluctant skittish tremulous unconfident nervous ashamed self-doubting soft-spoken unarrogant lowly unconceited unpresumptuous unsure unostentatious unpresuming unboastful nice down-to-earth self-deprecating lacking confidence understated subdued unsure of yourself uncertain of yourself refined sophisticated weak low circumspect simple plain smooth played down toned down mannerly stealthy secretive decorous shamed more ❯ “There's no chance of timid Tim standing with a buffalo stance and being fresh with me.” Adjective ▲ (informal) Opposite of presumptuous, especially in a flirtatious way courteous respectful considerate chivalrous civil gracious mannerly polite civilisedUK civilizedUS cultivated gallant gentle kind noble refined suave thoughtful courtly gentlemanlike honorableUS honourableUK affable debonair elegant genteel polished soft-spoken well-behaved well-mannered well-spoken high-minded noble-minded well-bred meek deferential mousy retiring mousey timid shy reverent nice mannered admiring humble submissive modest complaisant decorous fearful afraid pious awed servile cowardly religious praising regardful dutiful deferent attentive obliging flattering complimentary obeisant subservient obedient reverential venerating duteous appreciative solicitous self-effacing well mannered more ❯ “It's always a pleasure to meet a courteous man.” Adjective ▲ (informal) Opposite of fashionable and in style unfashionable outdated unstylish antiquated dated out-of-date defunct old-fashioned outmoded passe passé tacky uncool frumpy obsolete behind the times dowdy not fashionable out styleless unchic unmodish old unhip archaic oldfangled musty old-time fusty untrendy unpopular dull slovenly unkempt inelegant slow out of date worn old-hat old hack out of the ark bad poor downmarket naff shabby stupid out-moded indefinite unintelligent frowsy disheveledUS dishevelledUK sloppy frowzy happy delayed pleasant sluggish nice out-of-fashion out of fashion out-of-style out of style démodé deprecated old hat backward traditional vintage demoded old-fangled primitive old-school retro dinosaur has-been more ❯ “Parachute pants are quite unfashionable in this day and age.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of clearly visible from being recently produced indistinct ambiguous obscure blurred unclear faded fuzzy inconspicuous indiscernible indistinguishable blurry vague ill-defined indefinite out of focus washed-out “The footprints were now indistinct after several days of rain.” Adjective ▲ (of color) Opposite of not worn or faded dull faded pale colorlessUS colourlessUK drab flat lifeless lusterless lacklusterUS lacklustreUK washed out washed-out “The paint was now dull and faded after years of being exposed to the elements.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of cheeky, impudent or saucy in nature, character or behavior earnest sincere humble dull Adjective ▲ Opposite of giving strength, energy and vitality boring depressing dull enervating tiring unstimulating wearisome temperate warm unenergetic soporific exhausting draining Adjective ▲ Opposite of innovative or groundbreaking in character conservative unimaginative Adjective ▲ Opposite of in a natural state, having never been tampered with dirty impure coarse filthy immodest indecent obscene smutty unchaste unclean vulgar contaminated polluted spoiledUS spoiltUK used Adjective ▲ Opposite of in an original condition, having not previously been used or worn stale ancient damaged imperfect old used Adjective ▲ Opposite of in good health ill crook sick unwell infirm lousy sickly queasy queazy squeamish bedridden funny indisposed queerish feverish unhealthy ailing debilitated queer poorly qualmish hurt pale unfit diseased green nauseous sickish dizzy nauseated rotten unsound weak barfy feeble sickened not oneself off-colourUK off-colorUS off colour run down run-down under-the-weather in a bad way out of sorts under the weather in poor health sick as a dog down pallid anemicUS below par anaemicUK lacklustreUK lacklusterUS languid faint shaky peaky frail wan seedy bilious out of shape afflicted a wreck off one's feet laid up laid low more ❯ “I regret stuffing myself at the buffet as I'm starting to feel a bit ill.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not having been cooked, or undercooked cooked baked barbecued boiled braised broiled casseroled fried grilled heated microwaved poached prepared roasted sauteed scrambled steamed stewed stir-fried “Don't reuse the marinade from raw meat or poultry on cooked food unless it's boiled first to destroy any harmful bacteria.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun behaved good moral subdued unmischievous Adjective ▲ Opposite of windy, typically to a moderate or pleasant level still windless calm heavy oppressive difficult peaceful quiet Adjective ▲ Opposite of newly produced or obtained old ancient outdated aged antediluvian antiquated dated expired archaic defunct extinct fusty obsolete outmoded antique mediaevalUK medievalUS obsolescent outworn passé prehistoric prehistorical rusty creaky moribund neolithic parachronistic out of date bygone old-fashioned old-school out-of-date traditional traditionalistic past oldest historical ancestral historic unprogressive obscure deprecated stale unfashionable superannuated superseded geriatric out of fashion gone discarded dead discontinued disused lapsed out-of-fashion void musty invalid dusty elapsed timeworn has-been moldyUS past it done for dead and gone had it fallen into disuse no longer in use behind the times kaput mouldyUK more ❯ “Let's throw out the old and expired goods in our pantry.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of young in age, having not reached maturity adult grown-up mature old aged elderly matured ageingUK agingUS ancient decaying decrepit doddering hoary senile tired waning weary experienced over the hill older senior nonagenarian septuagenarian grizzled geriatric octogenarian centenarian senescent veteran venerable grown up advanced developed tottering dilapidated established frayed tattered rickety antiquated full-grown worn out more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking in professional experience expert accomplished adept competent consummate elite experienced knowledgeable proficient qualified able educated excellent exceptional fine professional savvy skilfulUK skilled skillfulUS specialist ace adroit apt au fait brilliant capable clever good great magnificent marvelousUS marvellousUK master masterful outstanding practicedUS practisedUK professed schooled stellar superb talented veteran virtuoso wonderful class complete dazzling dextrousUK dexterousUS handy mean sharp trained bravura crack crackerjack genius leet slick versed first-class first-rate top-notch well versed out of this world “An expert project manager will take key learnings from previous work and not make the same mistakes.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of in good spirits depressed sad dejected disheartened dispirited miserable unhappy blue bummed out crestfallen despondent doleful down downcast downhearted morose spiritless crummy disconsolate dour down and out down in the dumps glum in the dumps lifeless low-spirited saturnine somberUS sombreUK sulky sullen “Ralph felt depressed after Lisa rejected his advances.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of very recently not yet not as of yet “We are not yet out of garlic.” Find more words! 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Sentences with the word fresh Words that rhyme with fresh What is the plural of fresh? What is the adverb for fresh? What is the adjective for fresh? What is the noun for fresh? Translations for fresh Use our Antonym Finder Nearby Words fresh as a daisy freshen freshened freshening freshens fresher fresco frequents frequentness frequently frequentist frequenting 5-letter Words Starting With f fr fre fres