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Opposite of the mechanics of a movement or action
“There was a significant degree of inflexibility in his movements, and the coach knew then and there that he would never make it as an athlete.”
Opposite of an undertaking or course of action taken to achieve a particular aim or goal
“The issue will not rectify itself with this much inaction!”
Opposite of the effect or influence of something, typically a chemical or substance
“I stopped taking supplements because of their ineffectiveness in improving my health.”
(boredom) Opposite of exciting or fast-paced activity
“We regret going to the event as it was filled with nothing but boredom.”
(peace) Opposite of exciting or fast-paced activity
“We like going out into nature for some peace and quiet.”
(of a person) Opposite of the quality of being energetic and ambitious
“He was a man of leisure who barely knew the meaning of hard work.”
(of a person) Opposite of the quality of being energetic and ambitious
“Little wonder he has not made much of his life given his timidity.”
(mass noun) Opposite of armed combat
“Fighting would cease, and peace would be restored.”
Opposite of a measure or action, especially one of a series taken for a given purpose or goal
Opposite of a strategy worked out in advance to achieve a goal
“I had to rely on improvisation as I was given very little to work with during my presentation.”
Opposite of a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Opposite of a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
“My complete disinterest in the sport doesn't mean I'm ignorant of the importance it bears in the character building of some men.”
Opposite of the act of dealing with or taking notice of someone or something
“Deadlines were fast approaching and frivolous matters were treated with disregard as a consequence of prioritization.”
Opposite of the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it
“I told her that, on theory alone, it sounded like a good idea but it was going to be very difficult to execute.”
Opposite of the act of being in operation
“At the time, I dismissed it as some malfunction of my watch but quickly realized that we all had our time frames altered by people.”
Opposite of an exciting or noteworthy event, action or achievement
“He often spoke of his failure as an important learning experience from which he later benefited.”
(manufacturing) Opposite of a set of procedures used to produce a product
“The disorganization in the stages of manufacture led to an inferior product.”
Opposite of a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Opposite of a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions
Opposite of an event or occurrence, especially one that is noteworthy
Opposite of the acts at the beginning of a sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal
Opposite of a tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand
Opposite of a strategy or a well thought out consideration
“That last mistake has certainly cost us dearly.”
Opposite of time in military operation
“Amy had to endure a few years of disservice but came back in peak physical condition.”
Opposite of to act on, or put into action, a request
“Your demands are unreasonable and I will do everything I can to repeal them.”
Opposite of to fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of
“They had every state-of-the-art surveillance gadget focused on him, and they had expected that he would breach the terms of his contract with an indiscrete moment on the computer.”
Opposite of to happen, transpire, or take place
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