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opposite

[op-uh-zit, -sit] / ˈɒp ə zɪt, -sɪt /
ADJECTIVE
unlike, conflicting; completely different
Synonyms
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adverse antagonistic antithetical contradictory differing paradoxical reversed
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antipodal contrary counter facing hostile independent inverse obverse reverse separate
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antipodean contrapositive contrasted corresponding crosswise diametric diametrically opposed different dissimilar diverse flip-side fronting inconsistent inimical irreconcilable opposed ornery polar repugnant retrograde unalike unconnected unrelated unsimilar violative vis-à-vis
Antonyms
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agreeing similar
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compatible like
NOUN
something completely unlike
Synonyms
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antithesis contrary
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antipode antonym contra contradiction contrast converse counterpart foil inverse obverse opposition paradox reverse
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another adverse antilogy antipole other extreme other side other side of coin vice versa
Antonyms
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agreement same similarity
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likeness

Example Sentences

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Federal Reserve is trapped between two forces moving in opposite directions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

They might have been at opposite ends of their careers—the living legend and the no-name assistant—but at that moment, the connection between Wooden and Close was immediate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

I put a lot of pressure on myself this year, complete opposite of the mantra from last year that really helped me, so I tried to get back to that.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Just the opposite: They’re scared of the system.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Of course, Clare felt the exact opposite after ushering souls to the other three realms.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman