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Opposite of expressing one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint
Opposite of behaving freely and naturally, without worrying what other people will think
Opposite of suggestive of immorality
Opposite of requiring or involving very little or no effort
“It was a difficult task because of the depth of the minefields.”
Opposite of open, honest, and direct in speech or expression, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters
Opposite of not restrained, restricted or controlled
(of a person or their behaviour) Opposite of uncontrived and genuine
“I could call her up and wish her well but it would be contrived and insincere.”
Opposite of making or characterized by a noisy outcry
Opposite of friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
Opposite of exhausting all effort
“His performance provides a sober anchor to Kitano's barely restrained jubilation.”
Opposite of giving clear and vividly explicit details
Opposite of having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
“Laura has a rigorous diet when it comes to her fitness regime.”
Opposite of relating to, denoting, or typical of an extrovert or socially active person
Opposite of honest or frank in nature
“While her response was quite cut-and-dried, some fans are still speculating the star is hiding her love life as evidenced by her indirect response to who her crush was.”
Opposite of loudly cheerful, enthusiastic or approbatory
Opposite of acting or done without forethought, or having the tendency to do so
“She accepts his illness as genuine, and not a premeditated ploy to win her favors.”
Opposite of eager or willing to communicate
“He asked and asked, but she remained silent and uncommunicative.”
Opposite of pertaining to the works or period of Rabelais
Opposite of unbounded by rules or conventions
Opposite of depicting or involving lust-filled activity
(of a person) Opposite of stating something in a direct and unambiguous manner
“The film makes an implicit statement about our schizophrenic, debt-driven economy.”
Opposite of characterized by force or intensity
“He was remarkably stoical, which was even more impressive since he was suffering from a mild gastrointestinal upset at the time.”
Opposite of very exciting
“Unlike other nervous stray dogs, this Pomeranian had a relaxed demeanor and was easily approachable.”
Opposite of lacking discipline or restraint
“A really quiet and disciplined audience lost themselves in symphonies of Schubert and Mozart.”
Opposite of all-out and unrestrained in level or degree
Opposite of relaxed and unconcerned
“He became too overly concerned with trivial matters.”
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