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Opposite of suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances
“Improper use of gym equipment can result in injury.”
Opposite of accurate in conformity to acceptable standards
“I know you think you can do backflips, but the technique is wrong, and you can end up breaking your neck.”
Opposite of following the established standards of behavior or manners
“His party habits were unbecoming of a member of the aristocracy.”
Opposite of strictly conventional in one's manner or behavior
“Jerry had an unceremonious retirement, but he was characteristically unceremonious himself.”
Opposite of real or genuine
“His attempts at displaying sympathy would, unfortunately, come across as rather superficial.”
Opposite of characteristic of a particular person or thing
“That is an atypical location to find this breed of snake, as it usually thrives in warmer conditions.”
Opposite of belonging or relating exclusively or distinctively to
“This principle is general to human behavior, though there will always be exceptions.”
(colloquial) Opposite of used as an intensifier, especially in derogatory contexts
“Admittedly, I was a partial supporter of his philosophies, up until the point where he was exposed as a fraud.”
Opposite of of high quality
“In my years of watching this sport, I have never seen anything more terrible in a game of tennis.”
Opposite of refined, polite, and well-mannered in one's nature or dealings with others
Opposite of having, or conforming to, high moral standards or principles
“We ask you not to allow the despicable act of one person to stain the reputation of an entire community of good, hard-working people.”
Opposite of conforming or adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted
Opposite of characterized by being fair, just, or impartial
Opposite of easily offended or shocked, especially by lascivious matters
Opposite of authentic or genuine, not counterfeit
Opposite of having a valid reason
Opposite of allowed, especially within a set of regulations
Opposite of consistent, compatible, or in agreement with something or someone else
“You might have covert tapes of conversations in which he has said different things inconsistent with his current proposed evidence.”
Opposite of worthy of being recommended
Opposite of to an absolute or complete degree
Opposite of of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose
“Nitrate moving downward may pollute groundwater and well water, thus making it unsuitable for human use.”
Opposite of shy, extremely humble and modest
(generic intensifier) Opposite of extreme or absolute in degree
“I am intrigued by your mitigated sense of self-righteousness, but not entirely surprised.”
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.”
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