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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of that which happens routinely without human intervention Opposite of existing in an environment predating human technology, production, and design Opposite of bearing the characteristics inherent of a human being Opposite of characterized by the lack of artificial additives or preservative treatment (attributive to a person) Opposite of characterized by having an inherent skill or quality (of a skill or quality) Opposite of of being part of the person and not trained, or learned (of a person or their behaviour) Opposite of uncontrived and genuine Opposite of as expected, or reasonable Opposite of related by blood (of a child) Opposite of born from parents who are unmarried Opposite of closely or accurately depicting that which is being copied or imitated Opposite of a person unaffected by or unaware of the social protocols of modern society (rare) Opposite of characterized by the ideology of respect and dignity Opposite of done or based on an innate facility rather than with forethought Opposite of having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature Opposite of having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character Opposite of modest and having no pretensions or ostentation Opposite of implanted within the body Opposite of open, honest, and direct in speech or expression, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters Opposite of based on an instinctive emotional response rather than considered thought Opposite of smoothly elegant or graceful in movement Opposite of naturally as part or consequence of something Opposite of lacking refined worldly knowledge or tastes Opposite of used in or suitable for everyday conversation rather than formal or official contexts Opposite of consisting of the same substance throughout Opposite of natural, unsentimental and straightforward, without artificiality or pretension Opposite of material or actual as opposed to spiritual or incorporeal Opposite of done or performed without prior preparation or thought Opposite of simple and unpretentious in nature Opposite of authentic or genuine, not counterfeit Opposite of wild or feral, having not been domesticated Opposite of having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character Opposite of noble and generous in spirit Opposite of to be reasonably expected Opposite of in an original condition, having not previously been worn, used, or tampered with Opposite of in a pure or natural state, untainted by impurities Opposite of developing in a gradual or natural fashion Opposite of fundamental, inherent or central in nature Opposite of speaking or acting forthrightly without being evasive Opposite of very commonly encountered or observed Opposite of representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life Noun Opposite of a person who has an innate skill or feels at home doing something (archaic) Opposite of a simple-minded person or an idiot … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of that which happens routinely without human intervention anomalous abnormal unnatural exceptional heteroclite preternatural aberrant atypical uncharacteristic uncommon rare untypical unusual irregular strange out of the ordinary extraordinary odd unexpected infrequent peculiar unfamiliar seldom out-of-the-way surprising inconstant bizarre unorthodox novel remarkable unconventional different original unaccustomed temporary intermittent inhabitual unestablished offbeat inconceivable unwonted outlandish freakish freaky weird unprecedented scarce particular unknown distinctive specific special perplexing astonishing unforeseen abrupt unlikely unanticipated startling aberrational unrepresentative stunning impulsive non-typical unpredictable impetuous aberrated sudden anomalistic staggering unheralded unpredicted out of the blue from left field unpopular nonstandard new unique singular off-beat unhackneyed occasional eccentric unsteady foreign more ❯ “Some climate scientists agree that this recent warming is anomalous, but debate continues about its source.” 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 faux ersatz nonnatural spurious factitious imitative mock dummy imitation pseudo counterfeit “Activists believe that animals should not be made to live in artificial settings such as zoo enclosures.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of bearing the characteristics inherent of a human being unhuman nonhuman bestial “Consuming large amounts of alcohol often brings out the most unhuman and overtly exaggerated instincts in people.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of characterized by the lack of artificial additives or preservative treatment processed artificial refined dressed treated manufactured synthetic fine prepared fine-grained unnatural polished clarified purified pure cleansed distilled rectified filtered expurgated clear “I do not trust that processed foods will agree with my body.” Adjective ▲ (attributive to a person) Opposite of characterized by having an inherent skill or quality awkward talentless unskillful unskilled clumsy artless inelegant uncoordinated bumbling bungling ungraceful blundering ungainly unpolished coarse graceless maladroit nonnatural gawky stiff inept unrefined unskilful unwieldy unco klutzy rigid ugly uneven inexpert unsophisticated gauche wooden rough gawkish lumbering poor butterfingered unhandy ponderous ham-fisted ham-handed more ❯ “He was raw and awkward when he first joined the team, but through hard work, his skills have become increasingly polished.” Adjective ▲ (of a skill or quality) Opposite of of being part of the person and not trained, or learned acquired developed learned experienced taught earned accomplished adventitious extraneous extrinsic unnatural incidental fostered accidental meditated surface added artificial appended cosmetic contracted affected nurtured assumed cultivated “He had an acquired taste for fine wine, but not for your particular brand of humor.” Adjective ▲ (of a person or their behaviour) Opposite of uncontrived and genuine contrived pretentious insincere fake forced phoneyUK phonyUS unnatural feigned artful assuming dishonest dissembling dissimulating guileful affected assumed counterfeit stilted strained awkward self-conscious false artificial snobbish pretended sophisticated put-on mannered moved deceitful tricky refined arrogant flamboyant inflated conceited conspicuous hollow ostentatious highfaluting vainglorious pompous grandiose experienced knowing more ❯ “I could call her up and wish her well but it would be contrived and insincere.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of as expected, or reasonable unreasonable illogical preposterous unexpected irrational unreasoned unreasoning nonsensical thoughtless senseless reasonless “It is unreasonable for you to fear what does not exist.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of related by blood adopted foster adoptive proxy surrogate deputisedUK deputizedUS displaced nonbiological “The baby girl was born under unfortunate circumstances and was immediately placed with foster parents.” Adjective ▲ (of a child) Opposite of born from parents who are unmarried legitimate rightful legal lawful real true acknowledged recognisedUK recognizedUS verifiable “For legitimate children, conflicts with one parent can sometimes be balanced out by the other.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of closely or accurately depicting that which is being copied or imitated imprecise inaccurate inexact loose vague unreliable unfaithful unclear false nonrealistic unrealistic untrue nonnatural unnatural “We cannot use this imprecise representation of the Amazon rainforest as our backdrop.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of a person unaffected by or unaware of the social protocols of modern society civilisedUK civilizedUS civil cultured educated polite refined polished advanced sophisticated urbane metropolitan modern nice humane kind gracious cultivated gentlemanly mannerly decent domesticated respectful courteous nonbarbaric gentle highbrow genteel well-mannered moderate mild calm “The civilized man, at its most intrinsic form, should be able to execute basic manners.” Adjective ▲ (rare) Opposite of characterized by the ideology of respect and dignity undignified dishonorableUS dishonourableUK coarse rude improper impolite impertinent insolent disrespectful unchivalrous inconsiderate unmannered thoughtless undiplomatic graceless uncharitable ungallant disgracious indecorous tactless ungenteel unseemly churlish crude curt discourteous impudent unmannerly base debased degenerate degraded ignoble low “If he ever presents himself in an undignified manner again, he will never find honor in my presence.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of done or based on an innate facility rather than with forethought learned acquired voluntary conscious considered nonmechanical calculated deliberate extrinsic meditated premeditated reasonable sensible thinking reasoned cerebral Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature formal official constrained dressy noncasual ceremonious conventional stiff buttoned-up dressed-up rigid Adjective ▲ Opposite of having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character acquired nonnatural contracted Adjective ▲ Opposite of modest and having no pretensions or ostentation pretentious conceited presumptuous arrogant audacious bold bumptious chesty egotistic egotistical fastuous haughty hifalutin high-and-mighty highfalutin high-handed high-hat hoity-toity huffish huffy imperious lordly overweening peremptory pompous presuming self-asserting self-assertive supercilious superior toploftical toplofty uppish uppity assuming boastful brave confident flaunting immodest obtrusive ostentatious overconfident proud Adjective ▲ Opposite of implanted within the body incomplete Adjective ▲ Opposite of open, honest, and direct in speech or expression, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters secretive dishonest dissembling uncandid unforthcoming artful crafty cunning evasive indirect inscrutable reserved reticent shifty shy underhand abnormal ambiguous devious different insincere lying meek timid unclear uncommon vague discreet uncommunicative closemouthed taciturn furtive deceptive tight-lipped guarded mysterious cagey deceitful hushed cryptic obscure quiet close-mouthed silent tight-mouthed deep non-communicative tricky enigmatic improper dark cloudy more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of based on an instinctive emotional response rather than considered thought considered material outside physical Adjective ▲ Opposite of smoothly elegant or graceful in movement jerky Adjective ▲ Opposite of naturally as part or consequence of something extrinsic alien adventitious inapplicable irrelevant unassociated unconcerned inappropriate unconnected unrelated inapt immaterial impertinent beside the point foreign “He castigates prize judges for giving the top awards to books for reasons extrinsic to literature.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking refined worldly knowledge or tastes sophisticated worldly cosmopolitan experienced knowing worldly-wise advanced cultured deceitful dishonest refined upper-class earthly material developed civilizedUS trained mature tutored adult polite current moderate new kind mild nice calm tame present civilisedUK Adjective ▲ Opposite of used in or suitable for everyday conversation rather than formal or official contexts formal literary bookish learned correct standard stilted extraordinary uncommon abnormal refined different Adjective ▲ Opposite of consisting of the same substance throughout hollow alloyed diverse mixed blank unfilled vacuous contaminated polluted tainted dirty infected plated unoccupied empty motley adulterated unclean impure misellaneous diversified poisoned void assorted varied mixt variegated hybrid sundry vacant hollowed out not solid “Parts of the bridge were constructed with hollow aluminum and plated with soft lead.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of natural, unsentimental and straightforward, without artificiality or pretension blue-sky idealistic impractical unrealistic utopian visionary cultured elegant refined sophisticated Adjective ▲ Opposite of material or actual as opposed to spiritual or incorporeal mental nonmaterial nonphysical spiritual soulful Adjective ▲ Opposite of done or performed without prior preparation or thought premeditated planned considered premeditative prepared rehearsed studied stilted affected Adjective ▲ Opposite of simple and unpretentious in nature sophisticated affected elaborate elegant grand ostentatious pretentious refined regal splendid fancy Adjective ▲ Opposite of authentic or genuine, not counterfeit bogus fake counterfeit false mock phoneyUK phonyUS pseudo sham spurious suppositious supposititious unauthentic unreal illegitimate inaccurate dishonest untrue fictitious invalid deviant inexact nonrepresentative misguided unfounded deceptive fallacious forged improper unusual untypical guileful faked incorrect suppositional ungenuine dissembling abnormal imprecise unsound fanciful pretended indirect hollow atypical inexistent erroneous sophistical anomalous concocted factitious misrepresentative fabricated inappropriate corrupted fictional duplicitous inauthentic unofficial untruthful fraudulent deceiving apocryphal conjectural mealymouthed strained off insincere distorted flawed truthless untrustworthy artificial assuming aberrant faulty nonexistent dissimulating pretentious unreliable unjust snide wrong counterfactual invented specious misleading irregular deceitful manufactured corrupt cooked-up put-on trumped-up made up make-believe self-styled made-up more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of wild or feral, having not been domesticated broken busted domestic domesticated gentled tame tamed Adjective ▲ Opposite of having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character unnatural learned nonnatural practisedUK practicedUS trained schooled skilled educated prepared disciplined bred “Disclosing negative emotions without hurting one's partner is an unnatural skill and seldom learned very well in our society.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of noble and generous in spirit selfish petty base debased degenerate degraded ignoble low resentful mean mean-spirited miserly small stingy suspicious uncharitable unforgiving vindictive Adjective ▲ Opposite of to be reasonably expected mysterious surprising unintelligible Adjective ▲ Opposite of in an original condition, having not previously been worn, used, or tampered with stale polluted contaminated squalid rancid rotten adulterated foul tainted putrid dirty impure unclean defiled vile fouled sullied spoiltUK musty spoiledUS decayed unhygienic unwholesome dirtied fetidUS foetidUK Adjective ▲ Opposite of in a pure or natural state, untainted by impurities corrupt spoiledUS spoiltUK overdeveloped Adjective ▲ Opposite of developing in a gradual or natural fashion erratic arrhythmic desultory staggered unmeasured unrhythmic fluctuating inconsistent nonmetrical uneven unsettled unstable unsteady variable varying arbitrary haphazard inconstant irregular scattered unpredictable mercurial “The musical piece was erratic, and frankly, rather jarring on the ears.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of fundamental, inherent or central in nature secondary subordinate inferior lesser subsidiary ancillary sub adscititious lower second-string adventitious second-fiddle superficial “Hickey theorized that humans have an underlying primary nature, as well as an opposing secondary nature.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of speaking or acting forthrightly without being evasive restrained Adjective ▲ Opposite of very commonly encountered or observed rare infrequent seldom uncommon occasional periodic uncustomary unfrequent unusual unwonted casual random irregular periodical episodic semioccasional scattered unfamiliar discontinuous odd intermittent isolated episodical sporadic aperiodic scanty incidental once in a blue moon “His presence may be rare, but his message has resonated within our community for years.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life non-realistic unrealistic fictional imaginative unlifelike abstract unreal fanciful nonnatural non-representational unnatural unreal-looking “It just happened that non-realistic art got media attention because the media focuses on the shocking and controversial.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a person who has an innate skill or feels at home doing something unnatural flounder fish out of water “When the judges saw the room, they immediately knew that Josh was a complete unnatural at home decor.” Noun ▲ (archaic) Opposite of a simple-minded person or an idiot sage genius intellect intellectual wise person brain “The distinction between a mere sage and a philosophic sage is quite significant.” Find more words! 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