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Opposite of capable of producing great physical force
“Unlike most of his family, John was a small, frail and weak man.”
Opposite of capable of withstanding great physical force
“The house was built on fragile foundations.”
Opposite of fit and healthy
“The doctor's report says I am incredibly weak and sickly.”
(of language or actions) Opposite of excessively or unacceptably forceful
“The president was urged to use nonviolent measures to counter the uprising.”
(of persons) Opposite of influential or powerful in rank, position, or status
“He was touted as a great and strong leader but ultimately proved to be highly uninfluential.”
(of water, wind, etc.) Opposite of possessing or exhibiting force
“The expected strong winds turned out to be nothing more than a gentle breeze.”
Opposite of determined or passionate in one's beliefs, interests or endeavors
“Julia had set many goals for herself but appeared indifferent when it came to achieving them.”
Opposite of fervent in feelings or desires
“His once strong feelings for her had diminished and were now merely superficial in nature.”
Opposite of highly stimulating to the senses
“The day was dark and dreary and we were surrounded by a dull gloom.”
(of sound heard) Opposite of pronounced in volume or depth
“The singer's voice was muted and muffled by the auditorium's inferior acoustics.”
Opposite of having a pleasant and intense odor
“He preferred using an odorless anti-antiperspirant so as to draw less attention to himself.”
Opposite of having a pleasant and intense flavor
“My curry was really bland and flavorless.”
(of words spoken) Opposite of vulgar or offensive in nature
“Despite being visibly upset, he still spoke in a civil manner.”
Opposite of having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient
“I'll just have a watered-down coffee as I tend to be highly sensitive to caffeine.”
Opposite of having a high alcoholic content
“You should try this new non-alcoholic beverage if you're a teetotaler.”
(of a disease or symptom) Opposite of very bad or severe
“I will still be going to work today as my headache is only mild and painless.”
(of an argument) Opposite of likely to succeed because of sound reasoning
“Steven Avery was convicted of murder due to an unconvincing case put forward by his defense lawyers.”
Opposite of strengthened or made secure against attack
Opposite of very loyal and committed in allegiance or attitude
Opposite of persuasive or forceful in speech or writing
Opposite of firm, strong or robust, sometimes figuratively
Opposite of loyal, reliable, and hard-working
Opposite of firm, strong, or substantial
“From years of decay, the columns holding the structure together appear to be fragile.”
Opposite of boldly self-assured or confident
“The barbarians were subdued and became submissive to the enchantress' whims.”
Opposite of able to be depended or relied on
“Peter is an unreliable worker, and cannot be depended on to work autonomously from the team.”
Opposite of having a strong unpleasant smell
Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“In spite of her frugal spendings, Eva only had a moderate urge to shop, preferring instead to use her time to upkeep her house.”
Opposite of of, characterized by, or consisting of (incontrovertible) facts
“The proposal submitted to the board was not accepted with a number of questionable recommendations to be interrogated.”
Opposite of having a strength of will or determination
“His nervousness was apparent when he spoke with a shaky voice.”
Opposite of obvious or clearly noticeable
Opposite of very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude
Opposite of having power and influence over others
“It was a disappointingly weak performance by a team supposedly in search of redemption.”
(of one's senses) Opposite of sensitive or perceptive to changes
“Due to his age, little Gip may have weak eyes, but he still whips his tail into a frenzy when he sees me.”
Opposite of having a hardened or solid texture or surface
“He rolled over completely, pressed his face into the soft pillow, and allowed the stillness of sleep to take over.”
Opposite of consisting of matter all through
“Most of these applications use nitrogen in liquid form as a refrigerant.”
Opposite of vigorously keen or severe in expression or style
Opposite of in a strong manner
“Exhausted, he could only complain quietly and gingerly about the gradual decline of his business.”
Opposite of idiomatic phrases for being strong
“John was small, frail and weak as a kitten.”
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