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Opposite of a requirement for something
“There was an abundance of change after the new administration took office.”
Opposite of that which must be done out of principle
“He found an excuse to not apologize for his wrongdoings.”
Opposite of a state of requiring help
“Thanks to your help, the children are now experiencing a time of good fortune.”
Opposite of a state of poverty or impoverishment
“We were not concerned about the city's aristocrats whose affluence was our lowest priority.”
(often in plural form "needs") Opposite of something that is essential or required
“Champagne is a nonessential for human life.”
Opposite of a strong desire or passion for something
Opposite of an addiction or unhealthy need or craving for something
Opposite of the state of being devoid of something
“Katie said that she had recently come into possession of a letter written by her great grandmother.”
Opposite of a necessary or essential item for a given task
“As long as the supply of methionine is adequate, cysteine is considered as a nonessential.”
Opposite of severe suffering, difficulty or privation
“My fortune enabled me to live my life in comfort and luxury, but it also gave me too much time.”
Opposite of something that must be done or adhered to based on need or urgency
“Determinations that conduct was or was not willed in the appropriate sense invariably turn out to be based on judgments as to the voluntariness of the conduct.”
Opposite of a lack or deficiency of something
“He felt hungry in the presence of food.”
Opposite of the state or fact of being required
“When some self-help books are released, their unnecessariness is so baffling and tree-wasting.”
Opposite of a commercial demand that is not being met or filled
“Most fads are the result of over-exposure or a rapid saturation in the market.”
Opposite of an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right
“Their response to our pressing need for more resources was rather tentative and non-commital.”
Opposite of a natural or intuitive way of acting or thinking
Opposite of a moral, professional or legal duty
“He always claims nonresponsibility over the actions of his subordinates even though he manages them.”
Opposite of a thing which one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation
“She stated that her debilitating physical disability was grounds for work exemption.”
Opposite of a need or reason to do or be something
Opposite of the process of knowing
Opposite of a responsibility or duty assigned to someone
“They've dropped the cowardice charges, but he's going to be charged with dereliction of duty.”
Opposite of to require a tangible object or objects
“I already have some cutlery to eat my dinner with.”
Opposite of to emotionally yearn for
“It has been a while since I've had broccoli, and that's because I actually detest it!”
Opposite of to have a strong want or desire
“She would dismiss his advances and leave the premises shortly after.”
Opposite of to require as a necessity
“Studying and working hard will ultimately produce success.”
Opposite of to be dependent on someone or something, especially for support
Opposite of to feel regret or sadness at no longer being able to enjoy the presence of
“I tire of you being nice for one moment and cruel the next.”
Opposite of to involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part
Opposite of to require something to be brought about
Opposite of to be obliged to do something
“I cannot stress this enough, but you must not touch anything in this control panel!”
Opposite of to give an authoritative or peremptory order
“I wondered why he would ask me to take out the rubbish when he himself had nothing else on his agenda.”
Opposite of to require (something) as rightfully due or appropriate in the circumstances
“Mr. Secretary, I confirm your objectives, but I think we need to optionalize contingencies.”
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