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Opposite of in accordance with, or established by, custom or common usage
“This is generally an uncommon exercise performed only by the fittest of athletes.”
Opposite of prevalent or widespread among a given class or area
“Since dance is an evolving art form, most likes and dislikes are matters of personal opinion.”
Opposite of stated in indefinite terms
“I was surprised at how detailed and specific the manual was.”
Opposite of of, affecting, or including all or most of the members of a group, domain or area
“Bear in mind that the cooker has a limited purpose, and is not suitable for grilling or frying.”
Opposite of having no specialty or particular purpose
“Bryan Mills has a particular set of skills that makes him a nightmare for the likes of those who have kidnapped his daughter.”
Opposite of designed to suit the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals
“Their activity sections are supposedly quite highbrow, but they still have lots of popular things to do.”
Opposite of traditionally, or generally, recognized and accepted
“One must be wary of the quack doctor who treats his patients using unfamiliar techniques.”
(of political activity) Opposite of participated in by a large part of the public rather than driven by politicians or political parties
“The anti-monarchy lobby insists that the monarch is a burden on the taxpayer and undemocratic.”
Opposite of accepted, used or practiced by most people
Opposite of covering everything and all that is relevant
“Despite its promise, the speech provided limited insight into the country's political climate.”
Opposite of without exact or clearly defined limits
Opposite of held by, or applicable to, a majority of the people in an area or country
“It may be an unpopular opinion, but I think that summer is by far the worst season of the four.”
Opposite of having no strong positive or negative features
“The politician's speech was dramatic and struck a chord with those who had attended his rally.”
Opposite of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
Opposite of extending or reaching throughout a whole nation
Opposite of being an inexact or estimated number, value or figure
Opposite of behaving in a regular manner
“After almost an hour and a half had passed an unexpected electronic bleep disturbed the silence.”
Opposite of unanimous or undivided
“All judges were asked to vote, but the panel was divided in their deliberation for a resounding winner.”
Opposite of involving a full or complete view or approach
“The atomistic approach is advantageous particularly when solving the whole modeling problem would be too time-consuming.”
(of a statement) Opposite of taking no account of particular cases or exceptions
Opposite of of theoretical interest only
“A gap inevitably opens up between the imaginary casting of an event and the factual details of that event.”
Opposite of involving or affecting large numbers of people or things
“A lone figure stood at the edge of the bracken, slender and tall, clothed in rough wool layers.”
Opposite of prevalent or widespread among a given class or area
Opposite of used, done, or happening on a habitual basis
“Sometimes my usual hairstylist goes on vacation, and I have to resort to my backup hairdresser.”
Opposite of extending or spreading across a nation or country
“Many feel that the mayor has disgraced the town government by accepting personal favors from local businesspeople.”
Opposite of a leader of a group of people, especially an unofficial group
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