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What is the opposite of idyllic?

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Opposite of extremely, almost perfectly, blissful
Adjective
Opposite of in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town
Adjective
Opposite of having an easy-going mood or temperament
“Jim has an anxious personality and persistently worries about trivial things.”
Adjective
Opposite of serving as the ideal model or example for something
Adjective
Opposite of modeled on, or aiming for, a state in which everything is perfect
Adjective
Opposite of having enchanting qualities
Adjective
Opposite of having picturesque scenery
“The drab castle lawns were in desperate need of some brightly colored flowers.”
Adjective
(typically of a place) Opposite of free from disturbance
“Most of the wealthy residents are either behind the walls that surrounded the villas or off pursuing pleasures in a more boisterous part of town.”
Adjective
Opposite of being the most suitable
“The novel is designed for adolescent children but is unsuitable for kids in the younger age bracket.”
Adjective
Opposite of idealistic, especially to the point of being unrealistic
“The pair are known as pragmatic, hard-nosed businessmen, and they are thought to have little sentimental attachment to the club.”
Adjective
Opposite of being the most desired option or possibility
“He landed a nightmare job and immediately considered quitting.”
Adjective
Opposite of the ideal representative of something
“She remained single as she was worried about finding a man antithetic to everything she was looking for.”
Adjective
Opposite of very high in quality or standard
Adjective
Opposite of of or pertaining to poetry, suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry
Adjective
Opposite of providing perfect happiness or great joy
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