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Opposite of continuing in the same direction without bending
“A winding road slopes downhill through a thicket of trees before looping once around a tiny manmade lake.”
Opposite of upright, erect or vertical
“Brett rode through the ruins, past bent posts and burnt down houses, and stopped before an unusual shrine.”
Opposite of having an even or level surface area
“The deliberate use of an uneven surface allows for the greater play of light.”
Opposite of exhibiting symmetry
“Behind the asymmetric bars sat the gymnasts, a rainbow of tracksuits under a canopy of national flags.”
Opposite of forthright, direct or candid in nature
“When pressed on his whereabouts on the night of the transgression, Josh gave a vague and indirect response.”
Opposite of in good order
“The youngest daughter's room was messy with clothes all over the place.”
Opposite of pure and free from impurities
“The program was aimed at protecting consumers and retailers against buying and stocking fraudulent and adulterated manuka honey products.”
Opposite of in continuous succession
“For those engaged in weight training, sprint sessions, or building their cardiovascular base, go light on nonconsecutive days three times a week.”
Opposite of clear and logical in nature
“Better to appear ignorant than offer what is seen as an irrational explanation.”
Opposite of clear and straightforward
“The aim of the game is in itself, very simple, but the rules are very complicated.”
Opposite of honest, law-abiding and free from dishonesty
“Most people believe in honest, clean operations, and even the most crooked people do not trust another crook.”
(informal, of a person) Opposite of conventional, mainstream, socially acceptable
“Rondo has always had an unorthodox game and is only recently combining that with more traditional point guard play.”
Opposite of not using alcohol, drugs, etc.
“Sama cried and confessed that he was the ghost who was scaring the villagers whenever he was in a drunken state.”
Opposite of having or showing high moral standards
Opposite of open, honest, and direct in speech or expression, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters
Opposite of regular and even throughout
Opposite of being the straightest and most direct way to a point or end
“The group voted to stop at the zoo, forcing Mark to drive the indirect route to their destination.”
Opposite of denotes a proceeding from one point to another in the quickest manner and without interruption
“This will be an interrupted train ride with several stops along its route.”
Opposite of authentic or genuine, not counterfeit
Opposite of remaining loyal and steadfast
(of an organization or its activities) Opposite of having practices that are open and visible to the public
“The usually secretive agency is best known for its expertise in cybersecurity.”
Opposite of to an absolute degree
“Cassidy was interrogated for an hour before making a partial confession to felony murder.”
Opposite of blunt or forthright in speech or expression
Opposite of not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material
“The solution was mixed and contaminated, thus, rendering it useless for our experiments.”
Opposite of having only one color
“I just can't make a decision on which device to purchase these days with the chromatic selection of iPhones on the market.”
Opposite of impartial or without bias or prejudice
Opposite of without a break in continuity
Opposite of involving or characterized by sexual attraction between people of the opposite sex
Opposite of having one thing coming rapidly after another
Opposite of consisting of the same substance throughout
“Parts of the bridge were constructed with hollow aluminum and plated with soft lead.”
Opposite of convincing or plausible
Opposite of clear and obvious in meaning or nature
Opposite of having an even surface with no roughness, bumps, or holes
“Bold and large textures, such as the bark of a tree or the rough surface of the door detail, are best revealed by strong, direct sidelight.”
Opposite of old-fashioned or boringly conventional
“One may have wondered as the lissom ladies gracefully showcased their trendy jewelry.”
(of an action) Opposite of performed well and with precision
“The amateur chef would completely massacre the piece of salmon with his sloppy knife strokes.”
Opposite of not offering, involving, or eager for new or stimulating things
(of a person) Opposite of having emotional or mental peace
“But that is as far as I can go in praising this decrepit and unbalanced person.”
Opposite of somber or sedate in nature
Opposite of in a direct and honest manner
“They were quick to dismiss the last applicant as he appeared to respond dishonestly to many questions.”
Opposite of directly or exactly in a given place or location
“He would look indirectly at his target, so as to not arouse suspicion.”
Opposite of in a straight line or direct course
“He could see a man exit the bar and walk circuitously towards his car.”
Opposite of in a clear or coherent manner
“If one speaks incoherently, it is because one's competence is limited.”
Opposite of in a level or upright position
“With his hands buried deep in his pockets, and his body bent slouchingly forward, his mode of entering a room was often irresistibly droll.”
Opposite of immediately without delay
“I will do it later. I am very busy right now.”
Opposite of without interruption
“The sounds would emerge disconnectedly, and at irregular intervals, which made it difficult to ascertain their source.”
Opposite of in candid or direct manner without reserve
Opposite of in a straight line or course
“The archer's main task was to stand behind his own infantry and shoot indirectly at a large enemy troop formation.”
Opposite of a heterosexual
“George Costanza claims his father is a homosexual.”
Opposite of a blow with the fist
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