What is the opposite of impetus?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly Opposite of something that motivates or provokes a person or thing into action Opposite of a determination or motivation (to do something) Opposite of the action of driving or pushing, typically forward or onward Opposite of drive or ambition in achieving one's goals Opposite of an intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished Opposite of a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event (figurative) Opposite of something that provides a stimulus to the mind or soul Opposite of the rapidity of motion Opposite of forward spin applied to a ball in sports, enhancing energy, creating force, and imparting impetus Opposite of strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement Opposite of help or encouragement given to someone or something Opposite of an organized course of action to achieve a goal Opposite of that which must be done out of principle … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly counterincentive disincentive block check discouragement hindrance inertia deterrent dislike hate prevention hatred repulsion curb indifference disgust repugnance aversion reluctance disinclination indisposition distaste depressant blow restraint diversion pull tranquilizerUS tranquilliserUK knock Noun ▲ Opposite of something that motivates or provokes a person or thing into action disincentive counterincentive discouragement impediment hindrance dissuasion check deterrence curb inhibition obstacle barrier determent suppression obstruction encumbrance deterrent restraint block handicap interference hurdle obviation turn-off demotivator impedance setback baggage burden holdback disenchantment cumbrance trammel hazard drawback hampering inconvenience hitch bridle limit rein preventive preventative limitation defenceUK defenseUS shackle constraint leash inhibitor prevention blockage restriction preventer brake prohibition snag dampener more ❯ “He thinks leaving large sums of money to children serves as a disincentive to go out and do great things on their own.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a determination or motivation (to do something) indifference apathy disinterest callousness disregard insouciance heedlessness nonchalance obliviousness dispassionateness discouragement dispiritedness detachment dispassion disinterestedness incuriosity coldness ennui unconcern dismissiveness inattention torpor droopiness lethargy aloofness cold-bloodedness lack of concern lack of enthusiasm lack of interest absence of feeling lack of feeling lack of sympathy “His announcement that he would run for President would be met with surprising indifference.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the action of driving or pushing, typically forward or onward ease idleness impotence inactivity laziness lethargy peace pull relaxation weakness Noun ▲ Opposite of drive or ambition in achieving one's goals apathy cowardice discouragement hindrance idleness inactivity indifference laziness passivity sluggishness inertia listlessness torpidity lethargy sloth enervation phlegm lack of motivation Noun ▲ Opposite of an intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished pointlessness irrelevance aimlessness futility inanity meaninglessness needlessness purposelessness uselessness worthlessness impertinence inapplicability inappositeness inconsequence insignificance irrelevancy triviality unimportance “Their indifference may be due to the fact that they see the sheer pointlessness of this program.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event aftereffect aftermath consequence corollary development effect fate fruit issue outcome outgrowth product result resultant sequel sequence upshot by-product conclusion denouement dénouement end ramification repercussion side effect side reaction “The saving of animals in distress was the consequence of her activism.” Noun ▲ (figurative) Opposite of something that provides a stimulus to the mind or soul fluff trash pap nonsense pablum “I am surprised that this fluff actually passed the chief editor's approval.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the rapidity of motion slowness sluggishness block delay hindrance rest slowing stoppage Noun ▲ Opposite of forward spin applied to a ball in sports, enhancing energy, creating force, and imparting impetus backspin Noun ▲ Opposite of strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement weakness impotence powerlessness impotency fatigue languidness languor debility delicateness frailness incapacity listlessness debilitation faintness feebleness tiredness decrepitude delicacy exhaustion fragility inability lethargy shakiness vitiation weakliness asthenia enervation enfeeblement hopelessness invalidity infirmity puniness weediness “His failure to put a second-rater like Burns to sleep was an excellent proof of the weakness of his blows.” Noun ▲ Opposite of help or encouragement given to someone or something discouragement despair hopelessness dispiritedness disappointment disheartenment pessimism demoralisationUK demoralizationUS depression despondency dejection discomfiture downheartedness dismay worry gloominess melancholy sadness gloom cold feet low spirits the blues lack of confidence lack of enthusiasm loss of confidence “After the sudden success of their enemy, a feeling of discouragement and despair seemed to chill and unnerve many of the truest and stoutest.” Noun ▲ Opposite of an organized course of action to achieve a goal inaction Noun ▲ Opposite of that which must be done out of principle excuse exemption loophole ambiguity technicality waiver way out workaround escape escape clause means of escape release “He found an excuse to not apologize for his wrongdoings.” Find more words! 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