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Opposite of realistic and pragmatic, rather than fashionable or attractive
“I was convinced that bigger was better, but did not consider how impractical a large tripod was to lug around.”
Opposite of suitable for a particular purpose
“Unless your name is MacGyver, that tiny screwdriver is going to be useless for what you want to achieve.”
Opposite of so nearly the case that it can be regarded as so
“Please be aware of what you need to do in the unlikely event of an emergency.”
Opposite of of, or concerned with, the actual doing or use of something, rather than with theory and ideas
“This is a theoretical conclusion, but one that graphically illustrates the point.”
Opposite of concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice
“In the end, we accepted the ruling after feeling that it would be injudicious to challenge it.”
Opposite of characterized by sound judgment
Opposite of mentally calm, having no emotion too strong or too weak
“It is in those of delicate health, neurotic disposition, and psychoneurotic tendencies, that reassurances are needed.”
Opposite of beneficial or being of advantage in a given circumstance
Opposite of producing an advantage or benefit
Opposite of having or indicating an efficient, practical, and systematic approach to one's work or a task
Opposite of based on, or displaying, common sense
“Some journalists are trustworthy, and some are just completely unreliable.”
Opposite of marked by convenience or the characteristics of making life easier
“Lining up once to order food and then again to pay was very inconvenient.”
Opposite of appropriate or suitable in the circumstances
(of a person) Opposite of having emotional or mental peace
“But that is as far as I can go in praising this decrepit and unbalanced person.”
Opposite of supported by empirical or scientific evidence
Opposite of skilled or dexterous at a particular task
Opposite of not given to or confused by uncertainty or subtlety
“It gave him perseverance, a quality sorely needed when he chose the uncertain life of an artist.”
Opposite of still currently functioning or in operation
Opposite of commonplace or ordinary, typically related to, or used in, regular life
Opposite of having the ability to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use
“Being unimaginative, he failed to creatively utilize the tools and resources at his disposal.”
Opposite of almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition
Opposite of involving or concerned with applied and industrial science or technology
Opposite of of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose
“We need to target resources towards generating relevant evidence rather than recycling inadequate or inapplicable evidence.”
Opposite of not imaginary, theoretical or based in a non-physical realm, such as heaven or cyberspace
Opposite of carried out using a planned, ordered procedure
“Why do we do accumulate, hoard, and fill our homes and offices with messy, untidy, disorganized clutter?”
Opposite of easily understood or grasped
“A lot of poems are so obscure and complex that they are virtually incomprehensible to the non-expert.”
Opposite of having or showing a calm attitude towards disappointments or difficulties
Opposite of characterized by economy and good management of money and resources
Opposite of serving as a temporary or short-term means or measure
Opposite of of or relating to observable behavior
Opposite of sensible and balanced in personality and emotional behavior
“For a grown woman, she sure acts like an immature and petulant child.”
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