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Opposite of renowned and recognized in a given field or domain
“He said it was worth considering licensing private military companies to encourage reputable ones and eliminate disreputable operators.”
Opposite of generally approved, believed, or acknowledged
“She presented one year ago with fever, weakness, hepatitis and pneumonitis of unknown etiology.”
Opposite of having a good reputation and well respected
Opposite of used or accepted broadly
Opposite of used or accepted broadly by most people
Opposite of conforming or adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted
Opposite of according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances
Opposite of given official approval after meeting certain standards
Opposite of having the approval or authorization of an authority or public body
Opposite of recognized for one's experience and history in a particular field
“Bruce's band would remain relatively unknown in the music scene until they performed at the Bottom Line Club in New York.”
Opposite of visually seen or noticed
Opposite of universally agreed upon
Opposite of accepted as being accurate and authoritative
Opposite of marked by accolades, or having favorable opportunities
“He remained a largely anonymous actor, having failed to score any roles of note in Hollywood.”
Opposite of legally binding due to having been executed in compliance with the law
“He's been detained in Japan since mid-July, when he was nabbed for traveling with an invalid passport.”
Opposite of respected, having received honor
“Desperate for answers, she turns to a disgraced doctor who practices hypnotism.”
Opposite of having proved its value or truth
(business) Opposite of suitable or fit to be relied on
“I cannot trust this company as they have consistently proven themselves to be rather inferior.”
Opposite of accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof
Opposite of done, perceived, or existing in open view
“The President called and said that he wanted to speak to me about a secret matter.”
Opposite of able to be relied on or trusted
“What a pity that Ms. Evans' information comes from such an unreliable source.”
Opposite of not disguised, plainly visible
Opposite of having influence or power
“The errand boy was an insignificant person, mostly unrecognized by those around him.”
Opposite of to have acknowledged, or conceded, the truth of
“The administration denied all allegations of fraud and corruption.”
Opposite of to have come upon after searching, study, or effort
“She hid all evidence of her crime.”
Opposite of to have discovered something either by chance or intention
“It was unfortunate that I misplaced a presidential badge of office for a couple of days.”
Opposite of to have been aware
“He ignored the warning signs and proceeded past the barrier.”
Opposite of to have understood or accepted the validity of
“Due to his penchant for using sarcasm, everyone misunderstood the point he was trying to make.”
Opposite of to have perceived with one's eyes
“I had disregarded the snow-capped mountains around me as I was concentrating on the road.”
Opposite of past tense for to identify from a knowledge of appearance or character
“I'll never forget his face, as he got down at Swinburne's Hotel.”
Opposite of past tense for to show appreciation in an official manner
“There are those in the world who scorn our vision of human dignity and freedom.”
Opposite of past tense for to acknowledge the validity or legality of something
“In your particular case, the airline is within its rights to reject your compensation claim.”
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