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Contexts ▼▲ Noun Opposite of a consideration for or reasoning Opposite of the act of thinking Opposite of a concept formulated in the mind Opposite of the formation of solutions or ideas through attentiveness Opposite of to have concern or sympathy for others Opposite of an ambition or hope Opposite of a notion, impression or idea (of something) Opposite of the organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information Opposite of something which exists only as an idea Opposite of a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound Opposite of a state of dreaming while awake Opposite of the faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively Opposite of a strategy worked out in advance to achieve a goal Opposite of a point of view or way of thinking Opposite of a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge Opposite of a particular opinion or attitude expressed Opposite of an unfounded or tentative belief or idea Opposite of the act or process of considering or examining one's own thoughts and feelings Opposite of politeness or manners in one's attitude and behavior towards others Opposite of effort or exertion made to do something, especially when inconvenient Opposite of mental acceptance of a claim as true (mass noun) Opposite of the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically Opposite of the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses Opposite of good manners or etiquette Opposite of the position or interests of one person or group, especially in opposition to others Opposite of a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with (informal) Opposite of the act of thinking Adjective Opposite of to have formed a reasoning in the mind about Opposite of generally assumed or believed to be the case, but not necessarily so Opposite of relating to one's mental functions or abilities Verb Opposite of to have had an opinion of Opposite of to have expected Opposite of to have ruminated or mulled over (thought of/about) Opposite of to have considered the possibility of Opposite of to have recalled from memory Opposite of to have imagined a possible scenario (thought of/about) Opposite of to have had a concern about (rare) Opposite of to have had an estimation of someone or something Opposite of past participle forms for thought Opposite of to have considered Opposite of to have made an estimate … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of a consideration for or reasoning indifference apathy disinterest disregard callousness detachment disinterestedness inattention nonchalance dispassion heedlessness insouciance unconcern uninterest unmindfulness short shrift neglect thoughtlessness inconsideration negligence carelessness neglectfulness disdain laziness lethargy oversight lack of care torpor dispassionateness incuriousness incuriosity dereliction laxness laxity insensitivity coldness impartiality disfavourUK disfavorUS coolness aloofness remissness pretermission forgetfulness more ❯ “Josh treated the scrutiny with indifference and had no time to indulge in a war of words with the media.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the act of thinking mindlessness asininity dumbness fatuousness foolishness futility idiocy stupidity stupidness brainlessness feeblemindedness imbecility inanity ludicrousness silliness simplemindedness simpleness uselessness absurdity absurdness denseness indiscretion nonsensicalness nuttiness pointlessness preposterousness ridiculousness vacuity dim-wittedness meaninglessness oafishness slowness unreasonableness witlessness obtuseness “The boy constructed his project with such mindlessness, that his teachers were unable to make sense of what he was trying to achieve.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a concept formulated in the mind fact basis actuality existence certainty truth knowledge realism representativeness verity reality veracity certitude evidence genuineness matter palpability verisimilitude materiality tangibility factuality irrationality nonsense realness case facts bases proof actualness subsistence practicality dislike hate plan seriousness trueness validity factualness factualism truthfulness truism veridicality more ❯ “The importance of this decision resides in the fact that it relates to people across the country.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the formation of solutions or ideas through attentiveness irresponsibility flippancy inattention insensibility negligence recklessness senselessness carelessness imprudence irrationality unreliability frivolity incaution injudiciousness neglect rashness foolishness impulsiveness profligacy unwariness indiscretion disregard ignorance heedlessness thoughtlessness indifference disrespect laxness disdain incautiousness inattentiveness improvidence neglectfulness absent-mindedness laxity omission remissness inconsideration misjudgement misjudgment inadvisability spontaneity abandon forgetfulness bad judgment folly asininity inconsiderateness obliviousness stupidity silence unwiseness ineptness idiocy imbecility nonsensicalness illogicality impracticality inability silliness fatuity unwisdom fatuousness indecision craziness simplicity brainlessness calm ease calmness apathy oversight sloppiness mindlessness unawareness misunderstanding haphazardness nonchalance clumsiness unthinkingness unconcern imprecision hastiness indiscreetness crudeness disbelief lapse slackness impulse unobservance dullness question disinterest failure lack of caution no comment uninhibitedness unrestraint impetuosity wantonness temerity avoidance rejection slight foolhardiness dereliction short shrift praise wildness more ❯ “Part of what went wrong was caused by your irresponsibility and lack of accountability.” Noun ▲ Opposite of to have concern or sympathy for others apathy indifference insouciance disregard insensibility disinterest passiveness passivity dispassion unconcern unresponsiveness coldness detachment emotionlessness stoicism insensitivity disrespect disdain contempt concrete numbness unconsciousness physicality thing “Collective apathy towards the problems faced by our nation stems from the burden of self-aggrandizement.” Noun ▲ Opposite of an ambition or hope idleness laziness inactivity otiosity shiftlessness slothfulness torpidity indolence joblessness loafing loitering apathy inaction lazing truancy unemployment “Demoralising idleness and the humiliation of charity or relief work left the unemployed dispirited, apathetic, or divided.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a notion, impression or idea (of something) abortion being concrete death fact ignorance misconception misunderstanding reality truth proof certainty knowledge measurement calculation physicality disregard neglect disdain information materiality humility disbelief inability trust reason stupidity need unconsciousness model thing cause source increase rise confusion Noun ▲ Opposite of the organization, identification, and interpretation of sensory information incomprehension noncomprehension misconception unconsciousness misunderstanding misapprehension misinterpretation misconstruing misknowledge “Official reaction was one of complete incomprehension as to how such a thing could even happen.” Noun ▲ Opposite of something which exists only as an idea fact concretization specialisationUK specializationUS material consideration Noun ▲ Opposite of a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound listening question quiet request silence Noun ▲ Opposite of a state of dreaming while awake nightmare Noun ▲ Opposite of the faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively emotion body disbelief ignorance inability inanity ineptness misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding physicality stupidity misjudgment unsoundness misjudgement indecision Noun ▲ Opposite of a strategy worked out in advance to achieve a goal improvisation spontaneity extemporisationUK extemporizationUS ad-libbing “I had to rely on improvisation as I was given very little to work with during my presentation.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a point of view or way of thinking cluelessness ignorance incomprehension lack of knowledge naivete benightedness fog mental incapacity perplexity befuddlement bewilderment confusion illiteracy lack of education mental unclarity obtuseness unenlightenment dumbness empty-headedness half-knowledge inexperience inscience muddledness muddlement nescience unintelligence unknowing unscholarliness unfamiliarity illiterateness innocence unacquaintedness unaccustomedness stupidity unawareness foolishness obliviousness mindlessness shallowness idiocy rawness denseness witlessness brainlessness unconsciousness oblivion slow-wittedness lack of intelligence unfamiliarity with mental darkness more ❯ “He was dumbfounded as to how to tackle the problem and his cluelessness on the issue was evident.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge knowledge understanding apprehension awareness capability comprehension attention grasp apperception appreciation grip insight discernment realizationUS sense command take proficiency insight into hold perceptivity mastery familiarity perceptiveness perception assimilation grapple expertise digestion discrimination percipience absorption education know-how acquaintance realisationUK “To my knowledge, there is only one place in his published writings where Berkeley responds directly to this challenge.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a particular opinion or attitude expressed disfavorUS disfavourUK dislike hate hatred rejection aversion disgust repugnance abhorrence revulsion resistance repulsion detestation avoidance displeasure averseness indisposition distaste antipathy dissatisfaction antagonism disliking disinterest animosity hostility odium loathing opposition mislike disinclination Noun ▲ Opposite of an unfounded or tentative belief or idea certainty confidence fact truth assurance conviction positiveness belief certitude sureness factualness dogmatism concrete credence staunchness assuredness satisfaction faith authoritativeness reliability definiteness positivism cocksureness firmness cast-iron certainty indubitableness doubtlessness validity conclusiveness surety proof reality “I can say with absolute certainty that we will reach our targets by the end of the year.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the act or process of considering or examining one's own thoughts and feelings dialogUS dialogueUK extrospection Noun ▲ Opposite of politeness or manners in one's attitude and behavior towards others discourtesy rudeness discourteousness impoliteness incivility surliness ungraciousness aloofness coldness coolness crudeness disdain disfavorUS disfavourUK disregard disrespect fear ignorance meanness neglect pompousness roughness thoughtlessness unfriendliness unmannerliness bad manners Noun ▲ Opposite of effort or exertion made to do something, especially when inconvenient nothing a breeze a cakewalk a cinch a doddle a doss a picnic a snap duck soup no problem not a problem nothing to it a piece of cake a walk in the park “Pulling that stunt was merely a cinch for him.” Noun ▲ Opposite of mental acceptance of a claim as true scepticismUK skepticismUS doubt uncertainty dubiousness cynicism mistrust reservation suspicion apprehension distrust dubiety dubitation incredulity mistrustfulness faithlessness incertitude leeriness misgiving disbelief distrustfulness misdoubt query questioning reluctance lack of confidence unbelief doubtfulness incredulousness nonbelief unbelievingness unfaith lack of conviction lack of belief lack of credence “Until recently, hippotherapy has been met with skepticism from a medical community demanding hard science rather than anecdotal evidence.” Noun ▲ (mass noun) Opposite of the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically emotion feeling instinct sentiment affection ardorUS ardourUK fervourUK fervorUS passion rapture sentimentality spirit zeal “The belief in a higher being is largely rooted in deep emotion.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses practicality pragmatism practicability realism reasonableness sensibleness level-headedness matter-of-factness “His practicality is part of his dramatic pursuit of dignified living.” Noun ▲ Opposite of good manners or etiquette audacity arrogance insolence effrontery impoliteness impudence brazenness cheekiness cockiness discourtesy disrespectfulness impertinence rudeness tactlessness ungraciousness brashness cheek discourteousness disrespect forwardness gall impertinency incivility inconsiderateness inconsideration malapertness boldness brass contemptuousness mouth nerviness pertness presumption sauce uncivility unmannerliness ill-manneredness offensiveness bad manners “Who in the world had the audacity to give themselves a pain rating of ten?” Noun ▲ Opposite of the position or interests of one person or group, especially in opposition to others extremity inside middle reality torso Noun ▲ Opposite of a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with auxiliary extra accessory “Tom is neither the subject nor the protagonist of the story but merely an auxiliary that serves to illustrate Nick's relationship problems.” Noun ▲ (informal) Opposite of the act of thinking action activity animation effort reaction response motion movement “A little less thinking and a little more action, please.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of to have formed a reasoning in the mind about known established proven accepted avowed certified noted recognisedUK recognizedUS acknowledged admitted identified confirmed demonstrated verified sustained upheld sure establishable supported attested authentic tested demonstrable undoubted positive dependable valid conclusive definite reliable tried true trustworthy proved verifiable stated tried-and-true “It is a commonly known fact that as soon as one area of your life improves, your sense of well-being follows.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of generally assumed or believed to be the case, but not necessarily so actual known real true Adjective ▲ Opposite of relating to one's mental functions or abilities physical bodily body “Malnourishment prevents a child from reaching full mental and physical development.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have had an opinion of doubted disbelieved had doubts had qualms had reservations distrusted “I doubted Justin's account of what had happened on the weekend.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have expected forgot “I forgot that I was supposed to be at Bailey's audition.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have ruminated or mulled over acted did took action executed performed did something proceeded commenced moved responded started “He acted so spontaneously, that when he finally reached his destination, he had forgotten what he was supposed to do.” Verb ▲ (thought of/about) Opposite of to have considered the possibility of rejected rebuffed shunned snubbed refused renounced repudiated spurned avoided balked at declined discarded discounted dismissed turned down eliminated excluded “He rejected alcohol at every turn, after seeing the negative effects it had on his father.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have recalled from memory forgat forgot left behind stopped thinking about thought no more of disremembered “She forgot all the memories of their time together, which was probably a good thing, considering how miserable they were.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have imagined a possible scenario knew felt understood recognisedUK recognizedUS saw “I always knew that this wasn't some serendipitous phenomenon that brought us together.” Verb ▲ (thought of/about) Opposite of to have had a concern about neglected disregarded ignored overlooked paid no attention to paid no heed to took no notice of turned a blind eye to unheeded unminded “She was inundated with work and consequently neglected her children at home.” Verb ▲ (rare) Opposite of to have had an estimation of someone or something misjudged mistook miscalculated misconstrued misdeemed misapprehended miscomprehended misconceived misconjectured misinterpreted misread misreckoned misunderstood misperceived confused got the wrong idea about took the wrong way got the wrong impression about “I completely misjudged you to be a mean person.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past participle forms for thought forgotten mistaken done known taken no notice of “They are reminded of what they have been missing, and of what has been long lost or forgotten.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have considered disregarded disapproved refuted rejected ignored reproved discarded dismissed discommended disfavored objected opposed disliked denied disagreed with disfavoured “I disregarded any rigid or mechanical rule in policy-making.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to have made an estimate confirmed attested certified established validated verified knew “I confirmed that roughly half of the students here were in debt.” Find more 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