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Opposite of requiring immediate or vigilant action or attention
“Anxieties regarding respectability were often concealed by seemingly trivial complaints over children, gardens or noise.”
Opposite of done or arranged in haste, usually in response to a critical situation
“Surprisingly, Mr. Marchant said it was not uncommon for jewelers to transport precious stones in this seemingly casual way.”
Opposite of earnest and persistent in nature
“Complaints to the ministry have only resulted in casual attempts to solve the problem.”
Opposite of reasonable and convincing
Opposite of necessary or very important
“The game contains many inessential, though fun, side missions for you to complete in between the main storyline.”
Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“In spite of her frugal spendings, Eva only had a moderate urge to shop, preferring instead to use her time to upkeep her house.”
Opposite of requiring immediate attention
“Once the baby was in a settled state, we were able to leave the room.”
Opposite of filled with intense emotion or passion
“His expression was impassive, and I tried not to wilt under the searching gaze of those deep brown eyes.”
Opposite of incapable of being satisfied or appeased
Opposite of felt or believed deeply and sincerely
“It opens with an artfully contrived apology for his impious stretch of arbitrary power, by which he endeavors to bring the chorus over to his views.”
Opposite of loud or emphatic in speech or expression
“The residents put forward their complaints in a calm manner.”
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