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Opposite of showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
Opposite of showing an impudent lack of respect
Opposite of impolite or bad-mannered
“Michael was a very polite man who would often consider the feelings of others before making a decision.”
Opposite of willing, or inclined, to take chances or risks
“After looking down, he became too timid to carry on with the climb.”
Opposite of ambitious or difficult to achieve
“Tom has set himself the achievable goal of earning a black belt in karate within five years.”
Opposite of behaving or done in a determined and forceful way
“His argument, both weak and unpersuasive, was met with silence from the audience.”
Opposite of conspicuously or obviously bad, wrong or offensive
“He planned an operation requiring covert surveillance to arrest several suspects.”
Opposite of impudent or cheeky
Opposite of conspicuously or obviously bad, wrong or offensive
“No monk was infallible and it was recognized that everyone would at some point commit a minor transgression.”
Opposite of cheerful and reckless
Opposite of full of resolve and determination
“I come to that conclusion based upon the spiritless performance City put up against Pompey last Saturday.”
Opposite of inclined to behave in a reckless or outrageous manner
“Even in the face of adversity, she was calm and taught them the meaning of indomitable courage and optimism.”
Opposite of conspicuously or obviously bad, wrong or offensive
Opposite of willing, or inclined, to take chances or risks
Opposite of highly obvious or conspicuous
Opposite of willing to consider new ideas
Opposite of showing or characterized by great energy, spirit and movement
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