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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Dealing with deficits, whether through slashing spending or raising taxes, would have the opposite effect.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Tracking data showed the French-owned ship passed close to the coast of Oman on the opposite side of the waterway to Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

But scientists say the opposite can be true.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The first principle of politics is the opposite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Leah took her place at the table, Kate sat opposite, and three of the six believers joined them.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock