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Opposite of arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
Opposite of miserably inadequate
Opposite of causing, or suggestive of, melancholy or unhappiness
Opposite of meager or little in amount
“This bizarre method of recruitment may explain why a substantial number of eligible candidates refused to apply for the role.”
(colloquial) Opposite of timid, or showing a lack of courage
“Obviously, I haven't been brave enough to broach this topic amongst our friends for fear of an outcry.”
Opposite of feeling, deserving of, or characterized by, severe unhappiness or sadness
Opposite of having or arousing feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, typically in an exaggerated and self-indulgent way
Opposite of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Opposite of causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow
“Some events might seem to create unbearable burdens, but a fortunate turn of events might magically appear to make for an altogether different and unexpected peace.”
Opposite of arousing scornful pity or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy
“Cleaves earned a niche in the scholarly world as a man who made a respectable attempt to rescue several noteworthy historical characters from relative obscurity.”
Opposite of inadequate, substandard or, not satisfactory
“Although both flights were completely full, the level of service was quite satisfactory.”
Opposite of excessively sentimental
Opposite of very bad or incompetent
“Although he was an accomplished guitarist, Chediak entered the world of music as a publisher of music.”
Opposite of poverty-stricken; very poor
(of an explanation or excuse) Opposite of unconvincingly feeble
Opposite of expressing or characterized by derision
Opposite of contrary to reason or common sense
Opposite of provoking laughter through being ludicrous
Opposite of relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects
Opposite of not producing any significant or desired effect
Opposite of causing unhappiness or distress
“The people were counting on their new leader to create a more hopeful situation for their country.”
Opposite of showing no strength of character
“It showed how strong he was when he got knocked down but got back up to continue the fight.”
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