Opposite of strongly wished for
“Most people with OCD struggle to banish their unwanted thoughts and compulsive behaviors.”
Opposite of necessary or intended
“Everything seems to fit together perfectly, and one doesn't catch any extra or superfluous notes.”
(of a person) Opposite of liked or admired by the majority of people
“His tendency to lose his temper made him an unpopular character around the club.”
Opposite of according to one's preferences or requirements
“They were given unspecified measurements, so they were uncertain as to whether to guess or proceed at all.”
Opposite of in fashion or current
Opposite of desired or sought after
Opposite of past tense for to earnestly long for
“I am currently on a sugar-free diet and will shun ice-cream right now.”
Opposite of past tense for to long for emotionally or romantically
“Brett drank too much beer, and Christine would despise him from the moment he said hello.”
(archaic) Opposite of past tense for to put a request to someone
“Kindly answer to the King that his desire for me to leave shall not be countenanced.”
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