Adjectives and Their Antonyms



Adjectives and Their Antonyms :



Adjectives…..Their Antonyms (Words opposite in meaning)

1. Courageous…..cowardly

2. Many….. Some, few, scanty, meagre, infrequent

3. Wild….. tame, quiet, gentle, placid, restrained, civilized

4. Hot…… cold, indifferent, apathetic, impassive, freezing, cool, phlegmatic

5. Lean…. fat, erect, rise, heavy

6. Heavy….. light, brisk, animated

7. Costly……cheap, inexpensive

8. Barren……productive, fruitful, fertile

9. Beautiful……..repulsive, hideous, unsightly, foul, homely, plain, unattractive, ugly

10. Patient….. turbulent, high-strung, chafing, clamorous, hysterical

11. Honest….. dishonest, fradulent, tricky, deceitful, lying

12. Civilized…..impertinent, impolite, boorish

13. Careful…..careless, heedless, messy, incautious, sloppy, imprudent, unconcerned, inattentive, lax, indiscreet, desultory, reckless, negligent, neglectful

14. Strong……. weak, feeble, insipid, brittle, bland, fragile

15. Experienced………inexperienced, untutored, naive

16. Slow………..quick, fast, swift, rapid, speedy

17. Friendly……hostile, antagonistic, reserved

18. Cruel……humane, forbearing, kind, compassionate, merciful, benevolent, kind-hearted, gentle

19. Soft……rough, unyielding, hard, tough, rigid

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