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Adjective
Example: “The report is deficient in evidence.”
Synonyms: lacking, inadequate
Antonyms: sufficient
Example: “The process is opaque to users.”
Synonyms: unclear, not transparent
Antonyms: transparent
Example: “His comment was gauche.”
Synonyms: awkward, tactless
Antonyms: polished
Example: “The writing felt pedestrian and predictable.”
Synonyms: ordinary, walker
Antonyms: imaginative, remarkable
Example: “The design was practical but inartistic.”
Synonyms: plain, uncreative
Antonyms: artistic, aesthetic
Example: “The work became monotonous after a few weeks.”
Synonyms: repetitive, dull
Antonyms: varied, interesting
Example: “The team gave a lackluster performance.”
Synonyms: dull, uninspired
Antonyms: brilliant, impressive
Example: “He admits he is completely unmusical.”
Synonyms: tone-deaf
Antonyms: musical, melodic
Example: “The room was dim and quiet.”
Synonyms: faint, darkish
Antonyms: bright
Example: “The lecture was long and dull.”
Synonyms: boring, blunt
Antonyms: interesting, sharp
Example: “The old man is almost deaf.”
Synonyms: unable to hear
Antonyms: hearing
Example: “He lived in a nondescript apartment block on the edge of town.”
Synonyms: unremarkable, plain
Antonyms: distinctive, memorable
Example: “The painting contains mythological references.”
Synonyms: legendary
Antonyms: historical
Example: “The connection is tenuous at best.”
Synonyms: fragile, weak
Antonyms: strong
Example: “The plan remains nebulous.”
Synonyms: vague, unclear
Antonyms: clear
Example: “His reaction was incongruous with the situation.”
Synonyms: inappropriate, odd
Antonyms: appropriate
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