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Opposite of coordinated, or done under supervision or control
Opposite of having control over one's emotions or temperament
Opposite of showing little or no feeling
(of a person) Opposite of calm and self-controlled
(of a rule or discipline) Opposite of rigidly enforced, typically demanding total obedience or observance
“There seems to be a flexible regulation of speed limits on these wide and open roads.”
Opposite of controlled or reserved in displaying one's emotion
Opposite of strictly regulated
Opposite of done or managed under supervision or control
Opposite of constrained under authority or power
“Some consuls abused their authority because of their unlimited power.”
Opposite of careful and prudent in one's speech or actions
Opposite of calm and controlled under pressure
Opposite of to be continuously haunted or possessed by something, especially negative emotions, ideas or desires
“She was an incredibly strong woman, untroubled by the common stresses and anxieties associated with nursing.”
Opposite of cautious and having possible reservations
Opposite of being at the mercy of
“Several of the freed prisoners reported that they had seen two bodies of guards near the entrance gate, but that they were not sure whether the guards were dead or wounded.”
Opposite of done in a systematic way, using experiments or tests
Opposite of not excessively showy or lively
Opposite of of, supporting, or pertaining to traditionalism
Opposite of supporting or relating to the political views or policies of the right
Opposite of hierarchic or hierarchical
Opposite of forbidden or not permitted
Opposite of having sound or fair judgment based on good sense
“Arguments framed in terms of fear may easily be represented as irrational and therefore illegitimate in terms of political debate.”
Opposite of done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent
Opposite of accurate and careful about minor details
“He apparently was sloppy and careless in his work and wanted to rush through things without thinking about the consequences.”
Opposite of to have been in charge or command of
“Several specialists served in a team led by Danny Ocean who wanted to pull off one of the greatest heists of all time.”
Opposite of to have convinced or manipulated
“The rationalization that our weapons potpourri confused the enemy into fear of misbehaving is absurd and threatening.”
Opposite of to have determined or dictated
“There were several factors that hindered my ability to complete the task.”
Opposite of to be cunningly tricked into doing something, usually in an incriminating way
“The detective single-handedly aided me in my search for my missing son, and for that, I am eternally grateful.”
Opposite of to have prevented oneself from
“I indulged myself last month by eating ice-cream.”
Opposite of to have fixed or shaped the form or character of
“Your unwillingness to work hard hindered how successful you could have become.”
Opposite of past tense for to exert influence over or dictate the outcome of
“I think it is time I surrender my hold on this domain and acknowledge defeat.”
Opposite of past tense for to restrain or to keep in check
“Free yourself from the tyranny of emotional baggage, and you will be able to move on.”
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