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All emphatic antonyms

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adjective emphatic

  • hesitant — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
  • ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
  • idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
  • impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
  • inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
  • indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
  • indistinct — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
  • ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
  • inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
  • lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
  • obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
  • uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
  • unconfident — lacking self-assurance
  • unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • unsure — not certain or confident: He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
  • vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
  • weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
  • reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
  • understated — restrained in design, presentation, etc.; low-key: the understated elegance of the house.
  • unpronounced — strongly marked: a pronounced fishy taste.
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