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Opposite of fastened securely in position
“A loose bolt can be difficult to spot without actually applying a wrench.”
(especially of a price, rate, or time) Opposite of having been firmly established and typically not subject to change
“Meal times are flexible and there is a choice of menus to ensure people's dietary and religious food needs are followed.”
(of a view, opinion or idea) Opposite of firm or inflexible
“I know I can't coerce anyone into liking cats, but all I ask is that you please have an open mind about the species.”
Opposite of having an outcome dishonestly predetermined
“The result of the match remained undecided until the final minutes.”
Opposite of restored to working order
“I am sorry, sir, but the coffee machine is broken.”
Opposite of being intent or focused on a goal or objective
“They were frustrated by the frequent losses at war with Celobongo and were then hesitant to continue without support.”
Opposite of unchanging and appearing artificial
“No joy, happiness, great emotions, true companionship, and sincere care can be expressed without a sincere smile.”
Opposite of remaining constant or in an unvarying state
Opposite of persisting for an extended period of time
Opposite of resolute and steadfast in one's will or ambition
Opposite of stubbornly, and usually unreasonably, holding to an opinion, decision or purpose
Opposite of being such by habit, long-established, and not likely to change
Opposite of impossible to erase or remove
Opposite of securely fixed or rooted to a position or point
Opposite of traditionally, or generally, recognized and accepted
“One must be wary of the quack doctor who treats his patients using unfamiliar techniques.”
Opposite of having existed for a long time
Opposite of remaining constant or in an unvarying state
Opposite of according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances
Opposite of having been arranged, decided, or agreed on in advance
Opposite of difficult to move, remove, or cure
“That moveable desk should be easily disposed of and replaced with a new one.”
Opposite of limited in size, amount or extent
Opposite of fixed, not up for negotiation or change
Opposite of having only one color
“I just can't make a decision on which device to purchase these days with the chromatic selection of iPhones on the market.”
Opposite of consisting of matter all through
“Most of these applications use nitrogen in liquid form as a refrigerant.”
Opposite of able to be depended or relied on
“Peter is an unreliable worker, and cannot be depended on to work autonomously from the team.”
(of a person's eyes or expression) Opposite of showing no interest or animation
Opposite of refusing to change one's position, attitude or opinion
“Ian was very giving in sharing his toys with his best friend, Sarah.”
Opposite of strict or exacting in standards
“I can actually leave whenever I want because my parents are rather lenient when it comes to my curfew.”
Opposite of arranged or carried out with a planned or organized method or procedure
Opposite of well-known or long established
“The obscure reference to a bygone era was as mysterious as it was intriguing.”
Opposite of attentively occupied with
Opposite of firmly fixed, supported, or balanced
“The craft would have to be towed into position as it had no propulsion of its own, but the weight of the iron and the guns made it unstable.”
Opposite of showing a lack of emotion
“The crowds in the St Jakobshalle took instantly to Murray's style of play and his expressive personality.”
Opposite of clearly expressed or identified
“Too many unstated rules in the dating space have demoralized my quest for love.”
Opposite of being such by habit, long-established, and not likely to change
Opposite of certain to happen
“Failure is avoidable if you take the necessary precautions.”
(of a time or place) Opposite of decided on beforehand
Opposite of done or accepted without question firmly or wholeheartedly
Opposite of passionately motivated to achieve one's goals
“Steven was mostly apathetic when it came to working towards his stated goals.”
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