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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of not civilized, typically with implications of a savage or violent nature (of animals) Opposite of wild and feral, without taming or domestication (especially of plants) Opposite of uninhabited or cultivated Opposite of showing an urgent desire or interest Opposite of characterized, or marked, by much busy (or stressful) activity Opposite of not based on sound reasoning or probability Opposite of having a curious, strange or eccentric nature Opposite of having, or characterized by, great anger or rage Opposite of marked by turmoil or disturbance, especially of natural elements Opposite of lacking discipline or restraint Opposite of barren and devoid of inhabitants Opposite of teeming with plant or natural life Opposite of having an untidy appearance Opposite of arbitrary in nature (wild about) Opposite of having feelings of passion for (someone or something) Opposite of funny or amusing in a slightly odd or peculiar way Opposite of foolishly ridiculous in nature Opposite of disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control Opposite of extremely angry, full of rage Opposite of extremely cruel or violent in nature or character Opposite of lacking moderation or control in one's behavior or habits Opposite of eagerly wishing or wanting of something or someone Opposite of having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something Opposite of not able, or impractical, to be implemented Opposite of characterized by or provoking loud noise or uproar Opposite of existing in an environment predating human technology, production, and design Opposite of acting or done quickly and without thought or care Opposite of showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks Opposite of not restrained or held in check Opposite of difficult to believe or unlikely to happen Opposite of relating to an orgy Opposite of far beyond the norm in terms of public opinion Adverb (systematically) Opposite of in a mad, wild, or uncontrolled manner (calmly) Opposite of in a mad, wild, or uncontrolled manner Opposite of in a wild or fierce manner Noun (the wild) Opposite of an uncultivated and uninhabited area or region … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of not civilized, typically with implications of a savage or violent nature civilisedUK civilizedUS controlled cultured orderly refined sophisticated civil couth cultivated decorous developed educated enlightened genteel mannerly polished advanced behaved delicate gentle moderate calm urbane humane nice gracious gentlemanly nonbarbaric highbrow well-mannered polite kind mild “This image is not one of a warrior with anti-imperialist ideals, but of a civilized leader at peace with the foreigners.” Adjective ▲ (of animals) Opposite of wild and feral, without taming or domestication tame broken domesticated busted cultivated domestic farm gentled habituated tamed docile housebroken semidomesticated submissive trained “The shift from surf to turf corresponds with the arrival of domesticated animals.” Adjective ▲ (especially of plants) Opposite of uninhabited or cultivated cultivated agrarian agricultural tamed tilled hothouse planted “Although no one would plant these weedy types, they all have attractive, cultivated cousins.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing an urgent desire or interest unenthusiastic apathetic uninterested indifferent nonchalant unexcited uninvolved blasé bored emotionless spiritless uneager unenthused unimpressed lackadaisical unconcerned incurious disinterested uncaring callous impassive dispirited unmoved averse insouciant disinclined reluctant “You could tell he was completely unenthusiastic by his deadpan expression.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of characterized, or marked, by much busy (or stressful) activity relaxed casual easy easygoing chilled carefree composed mild easy-going insouciant laid-back leisurely loose mellow balanced low-pressure sane temperate unconcerned undisturbed unperturbed untroubled peaceful calm quiet tranquil serene congenial light undemanding pleasant halcyon unrestrained benign placid unruffled tranquilizingUS cosyUK liberal moderate cheerful comfortable lazy unaffected cozyUS happy peaceable snug comfy reposeful balmy relaxing nonviolent comforted informal calming warm idyllic cushy restful comforting safe soothing blithe laid back stress-free tranquillisingUK more ❯ “As a normal, relaxed, and laid back person, I find the whole phenomenon just really odd.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not based on sound reasoning or probability practical realistic reasonable logical sensible actual commonsensical empirical factual level-headed pragmatic rational real sober sound matter-of-fact real-world well-thought-out “We can speculate about the future, but on a more practical level, we have to admit that we simply don't know what will happen.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a curious, strange or eccentric nature typical predictable average common general normal ordinary regular standard characteristic conventional orthodox paradigmatic patterned routine standardisedUK standardizedUS anticipated expected foreseeable inevitable unsurprising usual familiar natural commonplace mainstream run-of-the-mill reasonable horrible serious new uneccentric grave straight untwisted normophilic unkinked decent clean ethical unperverted customary traditional habitual constant recognizedUS accepted everyday humdrum household frequent mundane established unremarkable stock vanilla quotidian banal accustomed daily wonted unexceptional popular bog-standard well-known standard-issue recognisedUK more ❯ “Still, it wasn't unusual for a typical pattern to arise, almost yawningly predictable.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having, or characterized by, great anger or rage pleased chuffed content contented delighted elated euphoric glad gratified happy joyful joyous overjoyed rapt satisfied thrilled wrapped “He admits to being quite pleased with the new book, only to qualify his response immediately.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of marked by turmoil or disturbance, especially of natural elements calm clear mild pacific peaceful tranquil moderate placid quiet serene still stormless windless balmy breezeless bright clement cloudless fair flat gentle halcyon stilly sunny sunshiny unclouded waveless controlled delicate idyllic manageable motionless orderly pacifical reposeful restful smooth behaved storm-free kind nice nonviolent peaceable stable unruffled fine pleasant settled agreeable dry laid-back safe glassy temperate sympathetic merciful composed tame nonemphatic unemphatic sane nonassertive relaxed rational well-behaved impotent incapable passive ineffective more ❯ “The tide was just going out, so the whole beach was calm, with not even a whisper of a breeze.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking discipline or restraint disciplined calm controlled orderly restrained thoughtful behaved genteel lawful mild gentle ordered polite peaceful quiet self-controlled self-disciplined well-behaved obedient compliant controllable manageable tractable docile moderate amenable submissive biddable ruly conformable governable law-abiding subdued well behaved easy placid cooperative soft agreeable yielding passive rulable orthodox under control civilizedUS peaceable civilisedUK delicate facile reticent solemn low silent calming soothing settling refined mannerly decorous happy cautious patient demure more ❯ “A really quiet and disciplined audience lost themselves in symphonies of Schubert and Mozart.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of barren and devoid of inhabitants populated urban inhabited civilisedUK civilizedUS colonisedUK colonizedUS developed occupied populous settled tenanted “It is always so surprising to arrive at a populated town after traveling through such uninhabitable, wild terrain.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of teeming with plant or natural life barren bare empty poor uncultivatable desolate uncultivable unfertile unfruitful fruitless hardscrabble infertile unbearing unvegetated vacant depleted deserted dry “It is said that this area was barren in its early beginnings, but its founder cultivated it to become a viable territory.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having an untidy appearance tidy sleek groomed immaculate kempt neat shipshape spruce tidied trim clean orderly organisedUK organizedUS straight uncluttered prim “A clean, tidy appearance works in your favor, even before you speak.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of arbitrary in nature analytical calculated logical reasoned advised calculating considered discerning studied thoughtful weighed cerebral cogitative deliberative intellectual introspective judicious measured prudent studious contemplative keen reflective ruminative thought-out “He does his best to combat stereotyping and present a balanced, analytical account.” Adjective ▲ (wild about) Opposite of having feelings of passion for (someone or something) indifferent apathetic disinterested neutral unenthusiastic casual insouciant nonchalant unmoved aloof dispassionate impartial impassive passionless uncurious unsympathetic callous cavalier unresponsive “He felt indifferent towards her, despite her advances.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of funny or amusing in a slightly odd or peculiar way balanced conventional sane sensible sound uncrazy calm collected compos mentis reasonable serious peaceful relaxed happy cool composed pleased unexcited self-possessed self-composed unhysterical self-collected recollected unfazed controlled dispassionate apathetic unemotional unruffled mild poised moderate tranquil serene unpassionate indifferent unenthusiastic normal unworried unconcerned gladdened untroubled impassive laid-back together coherent lucid emotionless cold docile lukewarm half-hearted nonchalant unhappy rational offhand unexcitable meek gentle impotent weak lethargic ineffective chilly chilled content easy-going freezing more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of foolishly ridiculous in nature sensible judicious prudent sagacious sage sane sapient sound wise responsible cautious circumspect reasonable serious careful thoughtful guarded wary safe heedful solemn delayed slow rational logical valid well-founded well-grounded balanced smart realistic reflective stable well Adjective ▲ Opposite of disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control orderly law-abiding civilisedUK civilizedUS compliant disciplined lawful legitimate licit obedient regimented restrained calm governed mild moderate proper rightful valid Adjective ▲ Opposite of extremely angry, full of rage calm pleased angerless delighted dispassionate impassive imperturbable mild placated placid serene tranquil cheerful elated excited exhilarated gentle happy quiet peaceful relaxed nonviolent peaceable Adjective ▲ Opposite of extremely cruel or violent in nature or character gentle kind benign benignant compassionate good-hearted humane kindhearted mild sympathetic tenderhearted unaggressive docile friendly good honorableUS honourableUK playful tame upright virtuous calm civilisedUK civilizedUS glorious innocent nice pleasant pure respectable Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking moderation or control in one's behavior or habits moderate restrained temperate bridled checked constrained controlled curbed governed hampered hindered continent disciplined self-controlled Adjective ▲ Opposite of eagerly wishing or wanting of something or someone apathetic averse to grudging indifferent uneager unenthusiastic reluctant unambitious unhopeful opposed to reluctant for unwilling for disinclined towards indisposed towards loath to unenthusiastic about Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something apathetic indifferent unenthusiastic uneager half-hearted impassive lukewarm cold cool disinterested disloyal dispassionate dull frigid full quenched satisfied unexcited unconcerned Adjective ▲ Opposite of not able, or impractical, to be implemented applicable feasible functional operable operational practicable practical serviceable ultrapractical usable useable useful utilisableUK utilizableUS workable logical rational reasonable sensible viable realistic possible tenable believable wise pragmatic unromantic probable Adjective ▲ Opposite of characterized by or provoking loud noise or uproar quiet hushed noiseless silent soundless stilled stilly inaudible low-key orderly peaceful solemn tame Adjective ▲ Opposite of existing in an environment predating human technology, production, and design artificial unnatural manufactured fabricated contrived simulated fake pretend synthetic unreal faked substitute false man-made “Activists believe that animals should not be made to live in artificial settings such as zoo enclosures.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of acting or done quickly and without thought or care afraid cowardly fearful meek reasonable shy timid careful cautious unhurried unrushed prudent deliberate considered well-thought-out premeditated canny thoughtful planned wise reflective considerate discreet sensible Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks careful cautious guarded prudent timid unadventurous unenterprising circumspect heedful safe wary cowardly frightened afraid fearful gentle humble mild modest pusillanimous reserved weak yielding Adjective ▲ Opposite of not restrained or held in check restricted controlled bridled temperate curbed hampered checked restrained constrained hindered governed Adjective ▲ Opposite of difficult to believe or unlikely to happen believable conceivable cogitable convincing realistic creditable sound credible imaginable possible rational reasonable reliable feasible likely persuasive plausible probable sensible authentic logical supposable tenable thinkable unquestionable aboveboard serious trustworthy true to life “Good writers have an eye and an ear for a lively and believable anecdote that can make their points both memorable and compact.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of relating to an orgy ascetic puritanical Adjective ▲ Opposite of far beyond the norm in terms of public opinion conservative nonrevolutionary unrevolutionary moderate establishmentarian fundamentalist traditionalist unprogressive middle-of-the-road “Roosevelt was more of a conservative reformer than most businessmen understood.” Adverb ▲ (systematically) Opposite of in a mad, wild, or uncontrolled manner systematically carefully methodically attentively cautiously conscientiously deliberately diligently fastidiously judiciously meticulously painstakingly precisely prudently punctiliously purposefully scrupulously sedulously thoroughly thoughtfully “Her mother shopped systematically, working her way through each aisle with careful precision.” Adverb ▲ (calmly) Opposite of in a mad, wild, or uncontrolled manner calmly collectedly peacefully composedly mildly coolly cooly imperturbably placidly tamely passively self-composedly self-possessedly serenely “When he saw a couple of lumbering behemoths coming at him, he calmly danced past them.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of in a wild or fierce manner gently mildly quietly Noun ▲ (the wild) Opposite of an uncultivated and uninhabited area or region civilisationUK civilizationUS acculturation civility cultivation customs mores society “Tarzan was so far removed from civilization, he was more apelike than man.” Find more words! 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