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Opposite of characterized by conventional forms of ceremony and behavior
“Not one for pomp, Harry was grateful that the occasion was rather informal.”
Opposite of poised or dignified in style, tone, or form
“Barry mumbled his way through a messy and ineloquent speech about his troubled childhood.”
(of a person) Opposite of strictly conventional in one's manner or behavior
“She was elegant and bookish, while he was casual and endearingly laid-back.”
Opposite of of or denoting a style of writing or speaking characterized by more elaborate or technical grammatical structures
“The word is perceived as colloquial in nature, inappropriate for formal conversation.”
Opposite of having a conventionally recognized form, structure, or set of rules
“The group underwent an unconventional training program that raised eyebrows among pundits.”
Opposite of officially sanctioned or recognized
“The discussion was based on unofficial documents and conversations with those familiar with the subject.”
Opposite of being, or existing as, something in name only
“Nick is the actual brains behind the operation.”
Opposite of relating to, or requiring the wearing of, elegant dress
“Invitees are advised to dress in casual wear for the event.”
Opposite of slow to reveal emotion or opinions
Opposite of lacking emotion or feeling
Opposite of without human warmth or sympathy
Opposite of not friendly or sociable
“In fact, I can even be friendly to him, because I know he's not a bad person, and we do have a lot in common.”
Opposite of marked by charm, confidence and elegance
Opposite of following traditionally fixed or systematic rules or structures
Opposite of having the approval or authorization of an authority or public body
Opposite of overly formal, conventional, or prim and proper
Opposite of vehement or impassioned in expression, sometimes pretentiously so
Opposite of arranged or carried out with a planned or organized method or procedure
Opposite of suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances
“Improper use of gym equipment can result in injury.”
Opposite of legally binding due to having been executed in compliance with the law
“He's been detained in Japan since mid-July, when he was nabbed for traveling with an invalid passport.”
Opposite of exact in correspondence or adherence to something
“For the kids, the rules can probably be adhered to in a loose manner.”
Opposite of boring or severely lacking in interest
Opposite of intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
Opposite of having a calm and serious manner or disposition
“He was still tense and agitated, and the view did nothing to calm him down.”
Opposite of suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances
“Given the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, it was a particularly imprudent thing to say.”
Opposite of trendy or fashionable
“He wore baggy, rainbow-colored pants that were highly unfashionable.”
Opposite of characterized by deep sincerity
“Dante seethed at the insult but Vaughn gave a halfhearted apology.”
Opposite of a gathering of a social nature
“After the fall of the Starks, a feud befell the different Houses in the North.”
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