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What is the opposite of widespread?

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Adjective
Opposite of significantly broad in extent
“Those species endemic to a very limited area are often most threatened by the collection of plants from the wild.”
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Opposite of used or accepted broadly by most people
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Opposite of prevalent over a whole place, community, country, or the world, especially of a disease
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Opposite of having a broad or widespread range, scope, or influence
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Opposite of to an overwhelming, or broad extent
“He was fortunate that the negative impact of his actions was localized within the community.”
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Opposite of present, appearing, or found everywhere
“I don't mind freckles on my face, but the odd mole aggrieves me.”
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Opposite of unanimous or undivided
“All judges were asked to vote, but the panel was divided in their deliberation for a resounding winner.”
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Opposite of extensive or comprehensive in scope
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Opposite of of or relating to everyone in the world or everyone in a particular place or society
“These semantics reflect the peer's individual view on the world.”
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Opposite of having a wide scope or range of activity
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Opposite of held by, or applicable to, a majority of the people in an area or country
“It may be an unpopular opinion, but I think that summer is by far the worst season of the four.”
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Opposite of extending or reaching throughout a whole nation
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Opposite of involving or affecting large numbers of people or things
“A lone figure stood at the edge of the bracken, slender and tall, clothed in rough wool layers.”
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Opposite of traditionally, or generally, recognized and accepted
“One must be wary of the quack doctor who treats his patients using unfamiliar techniques.”
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(of a question or subject) Opposite of being of current or continuing interest and importance
“Free education was once a dead issue that must be raised again as it is pertinent to our children's futures.”
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(literally or figuratively) Opposite of very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or extent
“The five of us squeezed into the tiny room which would serve as our abode for the night.”
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Opposite of being fully accessible and obtainable with little regard to restrictions
“This material is strictly prohibited by law.”
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Opposite of accepted, used or practiced by most people
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Opposite of prevalent or widespread among a given class or area
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Opposite of complete with regard to every detail
“He was relieved a minute later when the soldier left after only a cursory check of the room, seeming completely unsuspicious.”
Adjective
Opposite of capable of being conceptualized in broad rather than specific terms
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