What is the opposite of sharpness?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of the quality or state of being sharp and able to cut easily or effectively Opposite of the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions Opposite of harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character Opposite of a severe or uncomfortable degree of coldness Opposite of the measure of clarity, focus or resolution in an image Opposite of pungency or acidity in flavor Opposite of good sense and sound judgment in practical matters (mildness) Opposite of harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character (gentleness) Opposite of harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character Opposite of the use of acerbic or ironic language or behavior to mock or convey contempt Opposite of the property of being nimble or agile in physique or movement Opposite of intuitive understanding and insight Opposite of a strong, zesty or pungent taste Opposite of the quality of having sensitive insight or understanding Opposite of insolence Opposite of the capacity of the mind to acquire and apply knowledge and skills Opposite of sharpness or brusqueness Opposite of great skill in a particular field Opposite of the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom Opposite of the strength of a destructive force Opposite of a severe or uncomfortable degree of coldness … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of the quality or state of being sharp and able to cut easily or effectively bluntness frankness outspokenness openness forthrightness candorUS honesty straightforwardness directness truthfulness candourUK plain speaking Noun ▲ Opposite of the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions dullness slowness stupidity ignorance ineptness inability misunderstanding insensitivity mistake misinterpretation obtuseness misjudgement inanity misjudgment unsoundness indecision inexperience release misconception slow-wittedness clumsiness incompetence denseness witlessness ineptitude weakness incapacity unimaginativeness egress evacuation departure Noun ▲ Opposite of harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character mildness softness friendliness kindness gentleness cordiality affability geniality goodwill kindliness amiability friendship benevolence pleasantness warmth sociability amity fellowship congeniality conviviality brotherhood neighborlinessUS charity cordialness affection openness approachability gregariousness neighbourlinessUK comradeship camaraderie comity sympathy accessibility amenability hospitableness responsiveness joviality clubbability companionability comradery chumminess decency companionableness mateyness affectionateness clubbiness palliness communicativeness outgoingness demonstrativeness good-naturedness good nature good humorUS good humourUK easy-going manner lack of inhibition lack of reservation gentility flexibility laxness insipidity leniency floppiness Noun ▲ Opposite of a severe or uncomfortable degree of coldness balminess blandness dullness lethargy mildness smoothness idleness softness insipidity laziness boredom apathy powerlessness inactivity weakness warmth gentleness tenderness mellowness Noun ▲ Opposite of the measure of clarity, focus or resolution in an image blurriness haziness vagueness fuzziness unclearness indefiniteness unintelligibility nebulousness indistinctness bleariness imprecision inaudibility mistiness shadowiness faintness dimness Noun ▲ Opposite of pungency or acidity in flavor sweetness kindness love endorsement mildness approval flattery praise respect happiness sanction compliment commendation gentleness Noun ▲ Opposite of good sense and sound judgment in practical matters imprudence indiscretion folly foolishness ignorance impracticality inability ineptness insanity stupidity unreasonableness silliness idiocy senselessness injudiciousness asininity irresponsibility improvidence unwiseness irrationality inadvisability insensibility unwariness nonsensicalness illogicality imbecility fatuousness simplicity misjudgement fatuity brainlessness incaution misjudgment bad judgment craziness indecision unwisdom obtuseness nonsense lack of perception mindlessness thing carelessness more ❯ Noun ▲ (mildness) Opposite of harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character mildness softness courtesy evenness gentility gentleness kindness politeness refinement regularity smoothness sweetness happiness mellowness alkalinity geniality affability contentment calmness courteousness Noun ▲ (gentleness) Opposite of harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character gentleness quietness softness lightness smoothness mellowness restfulness peacefulness tranquilityUS tranquillityUK “Even when he is most rhapsodical, his speech never loses its ease and gentleness of tone.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the use of acerbic or ironic language or behavior to mock or convey contempt admiration commendation adoration endorsement adulation glorification approval regard esteem respect veneration appreciation approbation respectfulness acclaim love praise extolment flattery acknowledgementUK acknowledgmentUS recognition acclamation account laudation liking “Anton, of whom he always spoke with unreserved admiration even when he himself was a mature musician, was unquestionably his model.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the property of being nimble or agile in physique or movement awkwardness clumsiness gaucheness gawkiness gawkishness gracelessness ham-handedness heavy-handedness klutziness ungainliness slowing slowness sluggishness stiffness tardiness dilatoriness delay Noun ▲ Opposite of intuitive understanding and insight misperception misunderstanding misapprehension misinterpretation misreading miscalculation misconstruing misjudgement misjudgment “There is some documentation that alcohol use and misuse lead to people's misperception of social cues.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a strong, zesty or pungent taste blandness flatness insipidity odourlessness tastelessness vapidity Noun ▲ Opposite of the quality of having sensitive insight or understanding incomprehension noncomprehension insensitivity Noun ▲ Opposite of insolence politeness civility considerateness consideration courtesy genteelness gentility graciousness politesse thoughtfulness carefulness caution fear good manners humility kindness manners meekness modesty respect shyness timidity Noun ▲ Opposite of the capacity of the mind to acquire and apply knowledge and skills stupidity ignorance brainlessness denseness doltishness foolishness mindlessness thickness dumbness unintelligence fatuity gormlessness obtuseness simpleness senselessness stupidness simplicity vacancy vacuity shallowness density dimness slowness nitwittedness insensibility oafishness incapacity gullibility witlessness boneheadedness dullness dulness dim-wittedness dull-headedness dull-wittedness feeble-mindedness slow-wittedness thick-headedness weak-mindedness lack of intelligence idiocy imprudence ineptitude asininity fatuousness imbecility folly absurdity inability ineptness naivete incomprehension cluelessness unfamiliarity nescience instability bewilderment injudiciousness thoughtlessness illiteracy benightedness unawareness silliness incognizance philistinism dopiness disregard bêtise obliviousness unscholarliness rawness indiscretion uncouthness vagueness oblivion sciolism daftness callowness unconsciousness inexperience mental incapacity mental darkness empty-headedness lack of knowledge lack of education more ❯ “Perhaps much of his stupidity was owing to the want of talent in his master, or rather his want of method in the art of teaching.” Noun ▲ Opposite of sharpness or brusqueness patience Noun ▲ Opposite of great skill in a particular field incompetence inability incompetency ineptitude ineptness incapability ineffectiveness ineffectuality inefficacy amateurishness inadequacy inaptitude incapacity inefficiency inexpertness lack weakness deficiency incapacitation ineffectualness insufficiency inutility clumsiness failure impotence shortcoming frailty inanity powerlessness helplessness hopelessness lack of skill skill-lessness unskillfulness uselessness cack-handedness ham-fistedness lack of ability lack of proficiency unfitness maladroitness unhandiness “We thought he was skilled, but his incompetence would ultimately be too glaring to ignore.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom improvidence shortsightedness thriftlessness wastefulness carelessness imprudence extravagance negligence profligacy prodigality short-sightedness “Through their improvidence, they had neither money nor materials.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the strength of a destructive force feebleness impassiveness impassivity insensibility insensibleness insensitiveness insensitivity mildness weakness calm calmness health method niceness order organisationUK organizationUS passivity peace peacefulness surrender system stillness serenity sereneness placidity tranquillityUK tranquilityUS quietness quiet quietude Noun ▲ Opposite of a severe or uncomfortable degree of coldness balminess heat hotness sultriness warmness warmth Find more words! 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