opposite

[op-uh-zit, -sit] / ˈɒp ə zɪt, -sɪt /

ADJECTIVE

unlike, conflicting; completely different

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adverse antagonistic antithetical contradictory differing paradoxical reversed

STRONG

antipodal contrary counter facing hostile independent inverse obverse reverse separate

WEAK

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

STRONG

agreeing similar

WEAK

compatible like

NOUN

something completely unlike

Synonyms

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antithesis contrary

STRONG

antipode antonym contra contradiction contrast converse counterpart foil inverse obverse opposition paradox reverse

WEAK

another adverse antilogy antipole other extreme other side other side of coin vice versa

Antonyms

STRONG

agreement same similarity

WEAK

likeness

Example Sentences

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You’ve given yourself “something to do,” in Graham’s words, with the satisfaction of knowing it’s the opposite of what the crowd is likely to do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • 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

At the top of the stairs, he went the opposite direction.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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