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Opposite of imaginary events experienced during sleep
“He wished that the tragic events that had unfolded were a dream, but he had to accept that it was, in fact, reality.”
Opposite of a somewhat unconscious state of mind
“I woke up refreshed and in a state of clarity.”
Opposite of a passionate aspiration or ambition
“He had an aversion to thoughts of having to stay in his hometown for the rest of his life.”
Opposite of a desire that appears inconceivable
“Now that I have some money in the bank, my desire to travel the world will become a reality soon enough.”
Opposite of something or someone considered wonderful or perfect
“That Biff Tannen. Oh my goodness, he's a nightmare!”
Opposite of an ambition or something that one hopes to achieve
“His father viewed the main problem in terms of financial strain on the family budget caused by his own unambition.”
Opposite of a state of dreaming while awake
Opposite of something that is wished for, or considered desirable
Opposite of a person or sight of unusual beauty
“The piles of dumped rubbish and abandoned cars have long been an eyesore and a hazard to health.”
Opposite of an aim or goal that one sets out to achieve
“The pointlessness of this endeavor is echoed by the lack of reward for such an arduous effort.”
Opposite of a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
(mass noun) Opposite of a goal or set of goals planned ahead of time
“Igor had a sudden compulsion to go bungee jumping.”
Opposite of intention or purpose
Opposite of that which is intended, such as an aim or a goal
“Even implied destiny is constantly thwarted, as the accidentalness of life continually interrupts the possibility of a shared and meaningful future.”
Opposite of an end goal or ambition
“Some writers and voices in the media explain away the apparent purposelessness of today's youth by problematizing the younger generation.”
Opposite of an aim, intention or purpose
Opposite of an unfounded or tentative belief or idea
“I can say with absolute certainty that we will reach our targets by the end of the year.”
Opposite of a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type
“It would be fair to consider infrastructure the antithesis of nature.”
Opposite of the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
Opposite of a desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to ever be realized
“The prospect of having to raise one's children alone has become a reality for many parents.”
Opposite of something that is sensational or outstanding
Opposite of a goal or purpose
Opposite of the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses
“His practicality is part of his dramatic pursuit of dignified living.”
Opposite of to experience imaginary events while sleeping
“I swear it was not a dream. I did actually experience it in real life!”
Opposite of to indulge in fantasies about something desired
“When I'm trying to relax, I try to suppress any negative thoughts.”
Opposite of to be lost in thought
“I tend to be alert once my mind is fully rested.”
(dream of, with negative) Opposite of to consider the possibility of
“He's a tardy person. I wouldn't discount the possibility of him being late for his appointment.”
Opposite of to fantasize or imagine, especially fanciful thoughts
Opposite of to go to sleep, or fall asleep
“We need to wake up early tomorrow to avoid missing our flight.”
(actualize) Opposite of to conceive of or envisage in the mind
“Regardless of the obstacles in her path, she was tirelessly determined to actualize her vision for equality.”
(break) Opposite of to conceive of or envisage in the mind
Opposite of to view or regard something as ideal
Opposite of to be very eager for something
“I would hesitate to eat anything that moves, even if I was starving.”
Opposite of to spend one's time in an aimless, idle way
Opposite of to think or suppose
“I doubt that you will ever have the fortune of winning the lottery in your lifetime.”
Opposite of being the most desired option or possibility
“He landed a nightmare job and immediately considered quitting.”
Opposite of existing only in the realms of one's imagination
Opposite of deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
“This story is sordid and shameful, and everyone who was involved in producing it should be ashamed of themselves.”
Opposite of modeled on, or aiming for, a state in which everything is perfect
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