Antonyms for admiration
ˌæd məˈreɪ ʃənad·mi·ra·tion

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1. admirationnoun

   Synonyms:
   worship, appreciation, wonder, approval, adoration, reverence

2. admirationnoun

   Wonder mingled with approbation or delight; an emotion excited by a person or thing possessed of wonderful or high excellence; as, admiration of a beautiful woman, of a landscape, of virtue.

   Synonyms:
   adoration, reverence, wonder, approval, appreciation, worship

3. admirationnoun

   Wonder or questioning, without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject.

   Synonyms:
   reverence, appreciation, adoration, worship, wonder, approval

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. admiration

   Amazement and astonishment both express the momentary overwhelming of the mind by that which is beyond expectation. Astonishment especially affects the emotions, amazement the intellect. Awe is the yielding of the mind to something supremely grand in character or formidable in power, and ranges from apprehension or dread to reverent worship. Admiration includes delight and regard. Surprise lies midway between astonishment and amazement, and usually respects matters of lighter consequence or such as are less startling in character. Amazement may be either pleasing or painful, as when induced by the grandeur of the mountains, or by the fury of the storm. We can say pleased surprise, but scarcely pleased astonishment. Amazement has in it something of confusion or bewilderment; but confusion and bewilderment may occur without amazement, as when a multitude of details require instant attention. Astonishment may be without bewilderment or confusion. Wonder is often pleasing, and may be continuous in view of that which surpasses our comprehension; as, the magnitude, order, and beauty of the heavens fill us with increasing wonder. Compare PERPLEXITY.

   Antonyms:
   anticipation, calmness, composure, coolness, expectation, indifference, preparation, self-possession, steadiness, stoicism

   Synonyms:
   amazement, astonishment, awe, bewilderment, confusion, perplexity, surprise, wonder

   Preposition:
   I was filled with amazement at such reckless daring.

Matched Categories

1. • Approval
   • Astonishment
   • Liking

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. admiration, esteemnoun

   a feeling of delighted approval and liking

   Synonyms:
   esteem, respect, wonderment, regard, appreciation, wonder

2. wonder, wonderment, admirationnoun

   the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

   Synonyms:
   esteem, curiosity, marvel, wonderment, appreciation, wonder

3. admiration, appreciationnoun

   a favorable judgment

   "a small token in admiration of your works"

   Synonyms:
   perceptiveness, appreciation, esteem, wonderment, wonder, taste, grasp, hold, discernment

Editors ContributionRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. invidia antonym

   since invidia is sometimes defined as resentment at the success of another

   Submitted by kattaklysm on November 30, 2023  

How to use admiration in a sentence?

1. Thomas Mann:

   I have always been an admirer. I regard the gift of admiration as indispensable if one is to amount to something I don't know where I would be without it.

2. John Adams:

   As much as I converse with sages and heroes, they have very little of my love and admiration. I long for rural and domestic scene, for the warbling of birds and the prattling of my children

3. Donald Trump:

   She has earned the universal respect, admiration and trust of her colleagues here at the CIA, throughout the government and all over the world, Gina is truly respected. And today we also mark another proud milestone as Gina becomes the first woman ever to lead the CIA.

4. Ambrose Bierce:

   Admiration, n. Our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.

5. Tiger Woods:

   I have great admiration, respect and love for Lindsey and I'll always cherish our time together, she has been amazing with Sam and Charlie and my entire family. Unfortunately, we lead very hectic lives and are both competing in demanding sports. It's difficult to spend time together.

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