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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of persistent in one's endeavors Opposite of having or displaying resolve Opposite of excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive or ambitious Opposite of stubborn or persistent in nature Opposite of making or characterized by a noisy outcry Opposite of not yielding in severity, strength or determination Opposite of boldly self-assured or confident Opposite of characterized by unrelenting persistence Opposite of seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations Opposite of expressing something forcibly and clearly Opposite of earnest and persistent in nature Opposite of loud or emphatic in speech or expression Opposite of to an absolute degree Opposite of incapable of being satisfied or appeased Opposite of strictly imposing or enforcing a rule or method (of a person) Opposite of sincere and serious in intention (of a person) Opposite of making others work hard or meet high standards Opposite of determined or rigorous in one's application towards a goal or aim Opposite of giving an authoritative command … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of persistent in one's endeavors disinterested half-hearted indifferent insignificant lenient occasional relenting tolerant trivial unimportant weak Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or displaying resolve irresolute weak-willed cautious feeble fragile frail helpless hesitant pusillanimous spiritless tentative timid weak apprehensive cowardly delicate diffident enervated fearful gutless impotent nervous reticent shy soft spineless submissive tame timorous unassertive unassured uncertain yielding afraid anxious faint-hearted faltering half-hearted lacking confidence lily-livered nervy powerless skittish tremulous undetermined weak-kneed weakly wavering indecisive unresolved vacillating reluctant fickle uncommitted biddable wimpish nonassertive nonemphatic unemphatic exhausted faint spent feeble-minded weak-minded wussy hesitating surrendering quitting more ❯ “I have my doubts that you are going to succeed because you seem like a very weak-willed person.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive or ambitious retiring unassertive ambitionless low-pressure nonassertive unaggressive unambitious unenterprising diffident inoffensive meek mousy quiet reserved self-effacing shy timid unassuming unobtrusive modest laid-back apathetic indifferent lazy unenthusiastic lackadaisical passive lethargic easy complacent unmotivated irresolute dispassionate dispirited wavering unaspiring unresolved casual nonchalant vacillating fickle hesitating indecisive weak non-committal weak-minded weak-willed feeble-minded unconvincing nonemphatic unimpressive unemphatic unpersuasive submissive feeble unimposing characterless mild unmemorable languid unexceptional inconspicuous forgettable unspectacular undistinguished discreet listless torpid otiose sluggish pococurante impotent idle languorous weary somnolent energyless dull more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of stubborn or persistent in nature irresolute changeable flexible vacillating wavering yielding afraid kind slack surrendering unattached unreliable unstable unsteady hesitating weak uncommitted fluctuating indecisive inconstant undetermined faltering doubting fearful hesitant fickle unsure divided torn uncertain unsettled undecided unresolved infirm shaky nervous doubtful dithering weak-minded in doubt weak-kneed full of doubt in two minds tractable procrastinating cowardly relenting ambivalent lazy changing halfhearted teetering fleeting tentative half-hearted untrustworthy inconsistent broken in a dilemma more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of making or characterized by a noisy outcry quiet silent still hushed low muted noiseless soft stilly soundless stilled tranquil Adjective ▲ Opposite of not yielding in severity, strength or determination broken ceasing changeable compassionate completed ending finished halting inconstant infrequent interrupted irregular kind merciful nice occasional stopping surrendering sympathetic terminable varying wavering Adjective ▲ Opposite of boldly self-assured or confident submissive complaisant compliant malleable yielding acquiescent amenable accommodating tractable obedient passive unassertive biddable duteous dutiful docile meek pliant humble resigned subdued obsequious servile slavish spiritless abject nonresistant resistless subservient obeisant obeying obliging pliable cooperative placable non-resisting self-effacing flexible agreeable complying relenting irresolute willing unfixed indefinite soft open-minded reasonable amiable tentative unsure receptive tensile compromising lax easy-going susceptible responsive unwilling straight uncaring undecided changeable lenient weak moving movable supple more ❯ “The barbarians were subdued and became submissive to the enchantress' whims.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of characterized by unrelenting persistence fickle inconstant irresolute unsteadfast weak characterless deficient deplorable diabolical dire disappointing dreadful dismal effete dissatisfactory execrable fallible enfeebled emasculated craven faltering flawed feeble worthless gutless imperfect hopeless horibble awful inadequate abysmal inefficient incompetent appalling ineffectual atrocious lacklustreUK inept lacklusterUS insubstantial lamentable meagreUK meagerUS lame meek miserable paltry mediocre poor pathetic pusillanimous pitiful rubbish shabby shoddy spineless spiritless suboptimal subpar subnormal subservient modest wretched useless unsatisfactory terrible unassertive reserved timorous humble substandard impotent inferior ineffective undetermined more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations flexible latitudinarian liberal undoctrinaire undogmatic amenable manageable obedient submissive Adjective ▲ Opposite of expressing something forcibly and clearly hesitant nonassertive nonemphatic tentative unemphatic equivocal tame uncertain undecided unsure weak ambiguous idle impotent inactive indefinite indistinct ineffective inexact insignificant lethargic obscure reserved unconfident understated unimportant unpronounced vague Adjective ▲ Opposite of earnest and persistent in nature casual apathetic feeble lackadaisical moderate perfunctory weak dispassionate lacklustreUK listless faint spiritless facile light impassive superficial cursory reluctant tepid indifferent insignificant unenthusiastic lacklusterUS unsubstantial lukewarm nonurgent unwilling languid noncritical uninterested inessential irresolute unconcerned half-hearted relaxed undemanding unimportant “Complaints to the ministry have only resulted in casual attempts to solve the problem.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of loud or emphatic in speech or expression calm composed gentle restrained collected mild poised civil dispassionate mellow moderate placid polite relaxed amiable amicable cool detached equanimous impassive nice passive peaceable sedate unemotional unflappable even-tempered laid-back level-headed mild-mannered nonbelligerent nonviolent indulgent lax easy-going lenient “The residents put forward their complaints in a calm manner.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of to an absolute degree partial half part incomplete half- “Cassidy was interrogated for an hour before making a partial confession to felony murder.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of incapable of being satisfied or appeased satiable appeasable extinguishable limited satisfiable fulfilled full pleased quenchable satisfied temperate Adjective ▲ Opposite of strictly imposing or enforcing a rule or method lax optional free and easy Adjective ▲ (of a person) Opposite of sincere and serious in intention joking Adjective ▲ (of a person) Opposite of making others work hard or meet high standards laidback lax relaxed easy flexible lenient undemanding accommodating permissive soft acquiescent compassionate easygoing unburdensome amenable cooperative indulgent liberal obliging unoppressive agreeable compliant light trusting charitable condoning humouringUK humoringUS pardoning excusing pampering pliant sympathetic tractable unsuspicious clement easy-going gentle merciful “Perhaps it was his design background that made him a pretty laidback manager.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of determined or rigorous in one's application towards a goal or aim half-hearted free loose Adjective ▲ Opposite of giving an authoritative command submissive discretionary free secondary subservient unrestrained Find more words! 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