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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of expected or projected to arrive or happen Opposite of likely to happen at a future date Opposite of likely to happen or be the case Opposite of expected at or planned for at a certain time Opposite of assumed to be, or worthy of being, believed or accepted as true Opposite of being in accordance with one's prescribed or expected schedule Opposite of about to happen or appear Opposite of according to one's preferences or requirements Opposite of reaching a date at which payment is due Opposite of accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof (of a person) Opposite of destined to hold a specified position Verb Opposite of to have expected Opposite of to have formed a mental picture of, or to have predicted Opposite of to have formed a mental picture of, or to predict Opposite of past tense for to expect or foresee the future occurrence of something Opposite of past tense for to look forward to Opposite of past tense for to act as a forerunner or precursor of … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of expected or projected to arrive or happen unexpected unforeseen surprising unpredictable unlikely unusual startling astonishing staggering uncharacteristic peculiar bizarre unanticipated uncommon strange unrepresentative unpredicted out of the blue out of character out of keeping perplexing aberrant rare untypical abnormal unfamiliar abrupt odd atypical anomalous extraordinary aberrational stunning impulsive non-typical impetuous aberrated sudden anomalistic unheralded from left field inconceivable unbelievable astounding preposterous confounding mystifying dumfounding dumbfounding quaint befuddling confusing weird baffling puzzling beyond belief improbable hard to swallow out of the ordinary more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of likely to happen at a future date agreed concurred Adjective ▲ Opposite of likely to happen or be the case improbable unlikely doubtful dubious questionable impossible inconceivable unreasonable not likely Adjective ▲ Opposite of expected at or planned for at a certain time actual concrete factual real confirmed effective definite specific exact true indubitable absolute clear unquestionable categorical undeniable authentic truthful substantive genuine substantial tangible certain veritable precise attested hard verified indisputable clear-cut Adjective ▲ Opposite of assumed to be, or worthy of being, believed or accepted as true far-fetched implausible improbable incredible unbelievable unlikely unplausible questionable unpromising desperate unpropitious impossible disheartening downbeat bleak pessimistic discouraging dark gloomy dubious depressing dismal doubtful dreary unencouraging inauspicious hopeless inapt unforeseeable unreasonable Adjective ▲ Opposite of being in accordance with one's prescribed or expected schedule improper inappropriate incorrect ugly unfair unfit unfitting unjust unseemly unsuitable unsuited Adjective ▲ Opposite of about to happen or appear late past recent current bygone distant gone remote elapsed far-off delayed unlikely avoidable doubtful never escapable later far future Adjective ▲ Opposite of according to one's preferences or requirements unspecified undefined unquantified undetermined unmentioned unstated vague “They were given unspecified measurements, so they were uncertain as to whether to guess or proceed at all.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of reaching a date at which payment is due undue early paid unrightful settled improper inappropriate insufficient “We have some undue bills that we don't have to worry about for a few weeks.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof proven confirmed demonstrated established recognisedUK recognizedUS verified sure sustained upheld establishable supported attested authentic demonstrable tested positive undoubted dependable known conclusive definite valid reliable tried certified true trustworthy proved stated verifiable tried-and-true “The TV executives predict a bonanza rating since both boxers are proven crowdpleasers.” Adjective ▲ (of a person) Opposite of destined to hold a specified position former ex- past bygone earlier previous one-time prior ancient antecedent anterior last old once quondam whilom erstwhile late “The wife of the former president would reminisce fondly of the good old days when she was revered as the first lady.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have expected forgot “I forgot that I was supposed to be at Bailey's audition.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have formed a mental picture of, or to have predicted drawn a blank “I have drawn a blank when it comes to him winning tournaments due to his inferior skill.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have formed a mental picture of, or to predict drew a blank “I drew a blank when it came to him winning the tournament due to his inferior skill.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to expect or foresee the future occurrence of something doubted questioned challenged disputed contested queried called in question called into question “There is an asteroid heading towards earth, but I very much doubt that it will have much of an impact, let alone destroy the planet.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to look forward to dreaded feared apprehended anticipated with horror cringed at felt apprehensive about had forebodings about quaked at shuddered at shuddered to think about trembled at trembled to think about worried about “I dread the day the world I thought I knew will be gone and what that will bring.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to act as a forerunner or precursor of followed succeeded postdated supervened superseded came after come after went after gone after trod on the heels of trodden on the heels of “Arthur's rite of passage in preparation for his reign would follow exactly that which was put in place for Edward V.” Find more words! 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