Opposite Adjectives

having a quality that is satisfying

She has a good memory and can remember details easily.

having a quality that is not satisfying

The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch.

having a relatively great vertical extent

The high mountain peaks were covered in snow.

not extending far upward

A low hedge bordered the pathway.

above average in size or extent

They live in a big house.

below average in physical size

He had a small backpack that was easy to carry.

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

He felt the weight of the heavy burden on his shoulders.

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

The room was filled with bright light from the lamp.

having a high price

He bought an expensive watch as a gift for his father.

having a low price

He found a cheap flight deal for his vacation.

living in the later stages of life

She cherished the wisdom and experience that came with being old.

recently invented, made, etc.

The new software update includes several innovative features not seen before.

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister.

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Don't be so mean, calling someone ugly is not nice.

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

He washed his hands to keep them clean.

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

He had a dirty face after playing in the mud.

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Cooking pasta is easy; you just boil water and add the noodles.

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Solving complex mathematical equations can be difficult without a strong understanding of mathematical principles.

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

He had a fast response to emergency situations.

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

He had a slow computer that took a long time to start up.

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

He had a different perspective on the movie.

like another thing or person in every way

I chose the same topic for my presentation as last year.

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

The sun rises from the east, which is to the right if you're facing north.

not based on facts or the truth

He followed the wrong directions and got lost.

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

He opens the window to let in some fresh air.

near in distance

The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.

according to reality or facts

The statement she made about the project was true; everything was completed on time.

not according to reality or facts

He made a false claim about his achievements to impress others.

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

He invested wisely and became incredibly rich.

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

He wanted to help the poor family who were struggling to afford basic necessities like food and clothing.

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

Being sure of his memory, he recited the poem flawlessly in front of the audience.

having doubts about or no confidence in someone or something

He was unsure if he wanted pizza or pasta for dinner.

accurate and in accordance with reality or truth

His correct pronunciation impressed everyone in the language class.

having mistakes or inaccuracies

His answer was incorrect, so he didn't get full marks.