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Opposite of the quality of being determined or having a strong will
“In this vacuum of uncertainty and irresolution, business and investment decisions have been delayed, put on ice, or canceled altogether.”
Opposite of a firm decision to do or not to do something
“Father's debts have put them in a bad position, and his unwillingness to change his lifestyle will continue to hurt them.”
Opposite of the action of solving a problem or contentious matter
“In order to cope, maladaptive patterns of behavior are put in place, which contributes to the extension and prolonging of the problem and its treatment.”
Opposite of the fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
Opposite of spirited and determined courage
Opposite of a plan, or set of actions proposed or used to solve a problem
“I have a solution for your current predicament but you are not going to like it.”
Opposite of usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole
Opposite of a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story
“Excavation work at the beginning of the project led to disused cellars, old gas pipes, and old tramlines being unearthed.”
Opposite of courage or enthusiasm, especially in the face of adversity
“That was a display of cowardice more than anything else, a bullying tactic carried out by some low-life with a weapon who would never know what it meant to be truly in charge.”
Opposite of an end or final part or stage of something
“The beginning of the joke has to start strong, and then end with a clever punchline.”
Opposite of an aim or end result that a person is trying to achieve
“I reflected on the pointlessness of working in the job that I do, and I realized that I was completely and utterly unfulfilled.”
Opposite of a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority
Opposite of the degree of distinctness in the presentation of an object, image, or sound
Opposite of an individual rule as part of a system of law or religious doctrine
“Mr. Wizard was arrested for practicing wizardry, a crime worthy of certain damnation in most parts.”
Opposite of an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict
Opposite of a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
Opposite of a law that is passed
Opposite of an authoritative decision or pronouncement, especially one made by a judge
Opposite of the state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness
Opposite of control of oneself, willpower
Opposite of a hope or ambition of achieving something
Opposite of the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with difficult or distressing situations
“Vulnerability can be a curse in a hostile environment.”
Opposite of an aim, intention or purpose
Opposite of the realization or fulfilment of a plan or project
Opposite of the condition from which no further changes occur
Opposite of a treaty agreeing to peace
“The president estimated that it would be prudent to prevent the escalation of conflict between the two regions.”
Opposite of a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
“A perfunctory glance at the headlines gave me a vague understanding of current affairs.”
Opposite of the state of being inclined to compete, typically wanting to win
Opposite of the inclination or ability to fight or struggle
“He argued that change could be brought about through pacifism and appeasement.”
Opposite of the formal and final arrangement of an agreement
“Nurmagomedov revealed that there is already an ongoing negotiation between him, McGregor's camp, and the UFC regarding the potential fight.”
Opposite of the process of pacifying
Opposite of a statement or account that makes something clear
Opposite of an authoritative order
“When I was a boy, my aunt, then a radio announcer, declined my request to play my favorite tune on air.”
Opposite of the action or process of correcting something
Opposite of that which is intended, such as an aim or a goal
“Even implied destiny is constantly thwarted, as the accidentalness of life continually interrupts the possibility of a shared and meaningful future.”
Opposite of an end goal or ambition
“Some writers and voices in the media explain away the apparent purposelessness of today's youth by problematizing the younger generation.”
Opposite of great effort expended towards a particular goal or aim
“Rabid zeal can be just as bad for a country as excessive laziness.”
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