(of one's appearance) Opposite of in a dashing or smart manner
Opposite of with a great suddenness
“Learning to stop the car gradually is a requisite skill for novice drivers.”
Opposite of in a rude manner
Opposite of to an undesirably intense or forceful degree
Opposite of done with meticulousness and extreme attention to detail
“He cut the paper carelessly and consequently made a mess of it.”
Opposite of in a focused or absorbed manner
Opposite of to a deep, complete, and intense extent
Opposite of in an angry or furious manner
Opposite of adverb for able to pierce or cut with relative ease
“He sighed and rested the blunt end of his broadsword against his shoulder, gazing sightlessly around the battlefield.”
Opposite of adverb for having or showing a reasonable or high level of intellect or awareness
“He was too slow to realize that it was his own carelessness that led to his dismissal.”
Opposite of adverb for exploitative, usually in an unscrupulous manner
“Regularly letting the public know that what we're doing is above-board and honest will help our profession in the long run.”
Opposite of adverb for having or producing a sudden and intense piercing sensation
“I endured a dull pain in my head for the rest of the day.”
Opposite of adverb for of having extreme clarity or definition
“Honestly, if the details are that blurry, it is probably time to buy a new television.”
Opposite of adverb for denotes the use of derogatory or derisory language intended to hurt or insult others
“The young woman was crying so deeply that no kind words or gentle touches would heal the pain.”
(sweetly) Opposite of adverb for refers to an intense or acrid flavor
“Many relish its sweet taste, but it is, by and large, an acquired one.”
(blandly) Opposite of adverb for refers to an intense or acrid flavor
“When you try to make a light chowder, you end up sacrificing flavor and heartiness, and the soup becomes bland.”
Opposite of adverb for diminishing to a point or edge
“All the kids on my block played stoop ball at my house because we had smooth rounded edges on our stairs.”
Opposite of adverb for having the ability to perceive, comprehend and respond in a speedy manner
“It was strange that he should be so imperceptive of her charms.”
Opposite of adverb for a loud piercing sound
“Yet for her it was only a dull sound, ringing in the back of her mind like some long-forgotten memory.”
Opposite of adverb for a psychological feeling of intuition
“He had a mild inkling that she was attracted to him.”
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