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Opposite of having power and influence over others
“It was a disappointingly weak performance by a team supposedly in search of redemption.”
Opposite of superseding others in importance or status
“Accounting was just an ancillary subject in my pursuit to get into an engineering course.”
Opposite of boldly self-assured or confident
“The barbarians were subdued and became submissive to the enchantress' whims.”
Opposite of superseding others in importance or status
“In a result that shocked everyone, the third-seeded player was knocked out by the lowest seed in the competition.”
Opposite of exceeding others in rank, status, quality or importance
Opposite of denotes the effectiveness or dominance of a particular action
“Leaders who do not look after the interests of their followers are not only unethical but ineffective.”
Opposite of of high quality, particularly good
Opposite of having great power, especially to influence or effect something
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 superseding others in importance or status
“His punches were weak and slow, and I can claim with confidence that he was the worst boxer that I had ever seen.”
Opposite of used or accepted broadly by most people
Opposite of using power or authority without considering the feelings of others
Opposite of superior in frequency or dominant
“The most alarming but also the most infrequent type of reaction is that which might be classified as a circulatory shock.”
Opposite of involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness
“The Germans were hampered by poor visibility, in addition to being in an unfavorable tactical position, just as Jellicoe had intended.”
Opposite of the most important in terms of rank or status
“She has years of experience as an assistant manager and is very eager to take the next step.”
Opposite of superseding others in importance or status
“The last thing you should do is check your work.”
(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.”
Opposite of standing out from the surroundings
“This may have served the purpose of camouflage, making the animal more inconspicuous.”
Opposite of in common or general use
“Many would laugh at his unconventional method, but nobody ever questioned its effectiveness.”
Opposite of showing resolute determination and strength of character
“After previous outrages, we had been irresolute and appeared unwilling to defend ourselves.”
Opposite of superior in quality or value
“One night we decided to invite a couple of close friends over, for an evening of very cheap wine, and a laze in the spa.”
Opposite of victorious or successful in an endeavor or contest
Opposite of a powerfully assertive female figure who exercises control, with synonyms dom, dominant, and domina
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