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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards doing something Opposite of having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards an activity Opposite of having or demonstrating an unwavering devotion toward someone or something Opposite of having or showing great perception or insight (of one's senses) Opposite of sensitive or perceptive to changes Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity Opposite of harshly sarcastic or satirical in nature (keen on) Opposite of having an attraction to (of the edge or point of a blade) Opposite of having a sharp or pointed edge (US, informal, dated) Opposite of the best of its kind or class (of the air or wind) Opposite of extremely cold (British, of prices) Opposite of extremely low in price as to be competitive Opposite of eagerly wishing or wanting of something or someone Opposite of having a striking splendor that inspires awe or amazement Opposite of having or showing refined taste or good judgement Opposite of ambitious or driven towards a particular goal Opposite of indefatigable or extremely persistent Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity Opposite of very low or below average in temperature Opposite of having a sharp point or edge Opposite of indefatigable, untiring, or inexhaustible Opposite of quick to notice or perceive things Verb Opposite of to wail in grief for a deceased person Opposite of to complain or express discontent in a wearisome manner Noun Opposite of a long, loud, wavering cry or howl … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards doing something apathetic casual indifferent unenthusiastic complacent disinterested dispassionate insouciant lackadaisical nonchalant disregardful slapdash unmotivated careless lacklusterUS lacklustreUK thoughtless impassible insensible slipshod uninterested inattentive indolent shoddy sloppy haphazard listless reckless unthoughtful lazy pococurante unconcerned heedless negligent perfunctory unambitious languid slack uncaring derelict incurious passionless torpid untidy half-hearted laid-back non-committal uneager cool unexcited cold calm impassive happy lethargic emotionless unemotional peaceful mild lukewarm frigid unpassionate quenched satisfied weak faint passive unimportant full disloyal dull tolerant broad-minded doubting impartial low-key languorous unimpassioned moderate meek gentle impotent ineffective pleased more ❯ “It was a sign to the recruiter that Bill was apathetic to the role when he presented unshaven and in casual attire for the interview.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards an activity casual intermittent irregular occasional aperiodic temporary episodic spontaneous sporadic choppy impermanent stolid apathetic episodical laodicean lazy passive dispassionate lukewarm impassive periodic uninterested torpid unenthusiastic lackadaisical seasonal discontinuous trivial indifferent languid passionless half-hearted laid-back non-committal part-time short-term “I was just a casual follower of tennis, but a fanatic enthusiast of basketball.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or demonstrating an unwavering devotion toward someone or something fickle disloyal faithless unfaithful irresolute uncertain vacillating perfidious recreant traitorous arbitrary unreliable inconsistent unsettled unstable treacherous indecisive mercurial undependable “I'm pretty fickle when it comes to supporting my country during the Olympics.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing great perception or insight obtuse dim dull stupid fatuous ignorant senseless doltish foolish unperceptive chowderheaded dopey lamebrain softheaded unsmart bonehead chuckleheaded simple unbrilliant woodenheaded birdbrained blunted dulled dumb lunkheaded unintelligent bubbleheaded dopy lumpish slow witless bovine dense gormless imperceptive mindless pointless blunt brainless idiotic oafish thick blockheaded dozy knuckleheaded opaque stolid airheaded crass divvy dunderheaded lamebrained uncomprehending vacuous blockish boneheaded dorky muttonheaded pinheaded thickheaded brain-dead dim-witted dull-witted empty-headed half-baked half-witted simple-minded slow-witted thick-witted weak-minded wooden-headed unwise soft gullible naive simpleminded unknowing imbecilic moronic imbecile uneducated daft vapid careless inane unreasoning cretinous unthinking deficient inattentive unobservant naïve credulous ingenuous unsophisticated artless undiscerning guileless trusting nescient asleep unclever inept innocent naif imprudent jejune uninformed callow unacquainted naïf impressionable inexperienced unstylish coarse kind rough more ❯ “If you have a point, you sure have an obtuse way of explaining it!” Adjective ▲ (of one's senses) Opposite of sensitive or perceptive to changes weak defective faulty flawed deficient imperfect malfunctioning inoperative unsound abnormal substandard sick deformed unhealthy amiss poor blemished buggy shoddy subnormal impaired warped bad damaged inadequate duff injured unreliable non-functioning not working “Due to his age, little Gip may have weak eyes, but he still whips his tail into a frenzy when he sees me.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity moderate light mild soft gentle reasonable temperate faint minimal weak balmy genial mellow normal controlled fair mediocre benign intermediate measured paltry wimpy conservative lacklusterUS lacklustreUK low restrained tender dull meek piddling tame average inconsiderable placid superficial abstinent feeble medium subdued vague equable limited modest ordinary tempered clement imperceptible meagerUS meagreUK nominal tepid half-hearted low-key so-so trivial excusable surface easy cursory incomplete incomprehensive partial “In spite of her frugal spendings, Eva only had a moderate urge to shop, preferring instead to use her time to upkeep her house.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of harshly sarcastic or satirical in nature mild dull equable moderate bland light mellow flat tempered tepid meagerUS meagreUK spiritless tame feeble insignificant slight vague meek paltry faint minor token unimportant vanilla indifferent subdued trivial modest superficial trifling half-hearted “It started with a tweet which turned into a mild piece of fake news.” Adjective ▲ (keen on) Opposite of having an attraction to indifferent aloof dispassionate unenthusiastic disinterested impartial insouciant apathetic bored unimpressed reserved wary apprehensive reluctant uninterested insecure scornful diffident inhibited unmoved casual nonchalant unconfident hesitant uninspired unsure pococurante reticent supercilious uncertain doubtful dubious incurious unassured distrustful suspicious unaroused uncaring self-conscious self-doubting “I have a deep physical attraction towards Boris, but I'm completely indifferent to his personality.” Adjective ▲ (of the edge or point of a blade) Opposite of having a sharp or pointed edge blunt blunted obtuse dull dulled unsharpened edgeless rounded worn stubbed stubby unpointed not sharp worn down “You can't cut sashimi with a blunt knife!” Adjective ▲ (US, informal, dated) Opposite of the best of its kind or class atrocious awful execrable pathetic lousy rotten terrible dreadful poor wretched bad cheap laughable rubbish hopeless lame loathsome woeful cruddy deficient dismal horrendous abysmal offensive useless worthless detestable duff garbage horrible substandard deplorable disgraceful lamentable shocking sucky unsatisfactory vile abominable crummy inadequate appalling inferior paltry low-grade low-quality poor-quality second-rate sub-par very bad unpleasant mediocre ordinary believable usual expected insignificant common regular normal dissatisfactory untidy suboptimal messy subpar displeasing unattractive unhandy shoddy ugly stupid shabby dull unsavoryUS unsavouryUK plain nasty unhappy inconsiderable disagreeable unamazing confused chaotic despicable shambolic all-over-the-place unremarkable predictable unexciting unexceptional boring more ❯ “This is an atrocious phone! The battery life does not even last a full day!” Adjective ▲ (of the air or wind) Opposite of extremely cold mild balmy calm clement gentle moderate pleasant hot temperate warm fair lenient clear kind docile soft fine serene benignant meek tranquil favorableUS favourableUK placid tempered peaceful tepid breezy genial peaceable assuasive benign equable easy-going “Let's organize a picnic if this mild weather lasts over the weekend.” Adjective ▲ (British, of prices) Opposite of extremely low in price as to be competitive prohibitive excessive exorbitant expensive outrageous unaffordable unreasonable inflated overboard overinflated high prohibitory insane inordinate pricey unwarranted disproportionate overpriced extreme preposterous extravagant lavish unconscionable extortionate overextravagant ridiculous prohibiting steep excessively high extremely high high-priced sky-high too expensive over the top “I would love to expand our agenda in our itinerary but our budget just won't afford us those experiences with exorbitant prices!” Adjective ▲ Opposite of eagerly wishing or wanting of something or someone apathetic averse to grudging indifferent uneager unenthusiastic reluctant unambitious unhopeful opposed to reluctant for unwilling for disinclined towards indisposed towards loath to unenthusiastic about Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a striking splendor that inspires awe or amazement horrid miserable Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing refined taste or good judgement indiscriminate nondiscriminatory careless undiscriminating unselective open uncritical undemanding unfussy Adjective ▲ Opposite of ambitious or driven towards a particular goal ambitionless unambitious feckless Adjective ▲ Opposite of indefatigable or extremely persistent failing faltering half-hearted irresolute lazy tiring unpersevering Adjective ▲ Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity icy light moderate soft arctic freezing cold cool Adjective ▲ Opposite of very low or below average in temperature ardent blazing boiling broiling burning fervent fervid fiery glowing hot igneous molten red-hot roasting scalding scorching searing seething sizzling sultry sweltering torrid ultrahot warming white-hot piping hot Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a sharp point or edge blunt calming dull mild nice soothing bland inane flavorlessUS tasteless kind pleasant flavourlessUK weak calm gentle sweet blah Adjective ▲ Opposite of indefatigable, untiring, or inexhaustible exhausted fatigued tired weary apathetic beat drained enervated flagging half-hearted idle inactive lazy lethargic unenthusiastic weak worn out Adjective ▲ Opposite of quick to notice or perceive things inattentive asleep dreamy distracted heedless indifferent negligent preoccupied unobservant vague careless neglectful nonobservant thoughtless unaware undiscriminating unmindful unwatchful Verb ▲ Opposite of to wail in grief for a deceased person rejoice crow delight triumph celebrate cheer revel exuberate hoot jubilate croak screech bluster squawk flaunt caw kvell boast gloat brag swagger cry vaunt be delighted be delirious be ecstatic be elated be euphoric be glad be happy be joyful be jubilant be overjoyed be pleased be rapturous be thrilled be wrapped feel happy be as pleased as punch be in raptures be in seventh heaven be on cloud nine be on top of the world be over the moon be pleased about be walking on air jump for joy be as pleased as Punch agree “We would rejoice at the resounding victory our team experienced over their long-standing rivals.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to complain or express discontent in a wearisome manner praise crow delight rejoice admire applaud approve commend compliment extol laud ignore sanction big up let go pay tribute to speak highly of sing the praises of speak clearly be happy accept please soothe appreciate Noun ▲ Opposite of a long, loud, wavering cry or howl jubilation exultation joy rejoicing ecstasy elation triumph celebration euphoria excitement gladness revelingUS exhilaration happiness gleefulness merriness glee revelry cheer exuberance joyousness jubilance rapture satisfaction merriment merrymaking delight revellingUK “The crowd's jubilation after their championship triumph was deafening, but an experience worth savoring for a lifetime.” Find more words! 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