Antonyms

Blithe means showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper. Cheerless is the opposite.

Captious means tending to find fault or raise petty objections. Tolerant is the opposite, as it implies accepting differences or faults.

Acute means sharp, severe, or having a keen perception. Dull is the opposite, implying a lack of sharpness or sensitivity.

Decorous means in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. Undignified is the opposite.

Compliant means inclined to agree with others or obey rules. Adamant means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind, making it the opposite.

Descent refers to the act of moving downward. Rise is the direct opposite.

Exalt means to hold someone or something in very high regard or to raise in rank. Depreciate means to diminish in value or belittle, making it the opposite.

Flexible means capable of bending easily without breaking. Rigid means unable to bend or be forced out of shape, making it the opposite.

Horrible means causing or likely to cause horror; shocking or unpleasant. Attractive is the opposite.

Grateful means feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness. Unappreciative is the opposite.

Impair means to weaken or damage something. Repair means to restore to a good condition, making it the opposite.

Insolent means showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. Courteous is the opposite.

Amalgamate means to combine or unite to form one organization or structure. Separate is the opposite.

Jittery means nervous or unable to relax. Bold means showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous, which is the opposite.

Kingly means having the qualities of a king; magnificent or stately. Lowly means of low social or economic status, making it the opposite.

A barbarian is a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations. Civilized is the opposite.

Chaffing (or chafing/chaffing) in this context refers to teasing or joking. Serious is the opposite.

Niggardly means stingy or ungenerous. Generous is the direct opposite.

Persuade means to convince someone to do something. Dissuade means to persuade someone not to take a particular course of action, making it the opposite.

Liberate means to set free. Imprison means to keep in captivity, which is the opposite.

Recreation refers to activity done for enjoyment when one is not working. Boredom is a state of feeling weary and restless through lack of interest, which is the opposite of the engagement found in recreation.

Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action. Submissive means ready to conform to the authority or will of others, making it the opposite.

Manifold means many and various. Simple means easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty, which is the opposite.

Questionable means doubtful as regards truth or quality. Certain means known for sure, which is the opposite.

The word passive means accepting or allowing what happens without active response. The opposite is active, which implies taking action or being engaged.