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Opposite of the best of its kind or class
“He was in the best position to see what was on the wharf and shore, but was also in an inferior position to try to pass himself off as a Korean sailor.”
Opposite of of key or significant importance
“His first major film was 1992's Scent of a Woman, in which he played a supporting role as a prep school student.”
Opposite of most prominent in rank, importance, or position
Opposite of of the greatest importance
Opposite of being of principal rank, status or importance
“If the supervisor finds a conflict of interest, the supervisor must relieve the subordinate employee of duty and responsibility.”
Opposite of superseding others in importance or status
“His punches were weak and slow, and I can claim with confidence that he was the worst boxer that I had ever seen.”
Opposite of being the prime or classic representation of a person or thing
Opposite of fully mature, developed, or advanced in age, behavior or performance
Opposite of the most important in terms of rank or status
“She has years of experience as an assistant manager and is very eager to take the next step.”
Opposite of noteworthy historically, or among one's peers
“He was just one of many unknown painters from the 19th century.”
Opposite of deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
“This story is sordid and shameful, and everyone who was involved in producing it should be ashamed of themselves.”
Opposite of to prepare (someone) for a situation, typically by supplying them with relevant information
“It seems to me that you are taking the very course to unprepare me, if I understand such things.”
Opposite of to teach or educate someone on a given subject
Opposite of to make someone (or a group) familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Opposite of to instruct or guide in a particular skill or field
Opposite of to warn in advance
Opposite of the most active, thriving, or successful stage or period
“At his worst, he was divorced, estranged from his children, and unemployed.”
Opposite of that which is selected or nominated as being the best of a class
“The Capital must be cleared of the dregs of society who beset you everywhere and attack you without provocation at all times.”
(now rare) Opposite of the earliest stage of something
“There are no milestones to go by, saying that the end is coming, because it is promised to come suddenly, without warning, and that no man can know when it approaches.”
Opposite of a period of success, popularity, or power
“Tom spoke of his spiral into drug addiction and his loss of passion for the sport at the low point of his professional golfing career.”
Opposite of the most active or successful period of a person's life or career
“The novel described the period of his decline, during which his dominance over the competition had waned.”
Opposite of the period during which someone or something flourishes or is at their peak
Opposite of a period of success, popularity, or power
“Only by experiencing the depth of despair, could the poet liberate himself from anxiety in order to embrace hope, faith, and openness to the world.”
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