What are some opposite words for standard?
Antonyms for standard
ˈstæn dərdstan·dard
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term standard.
English Synonyms and Antonyms
standard
From its original sense of sample or specimen (Latin exemplum) example derives the seemingly contradictory meanings, on the one hand of a pattern or model, and on the other hand of a warning — a sample or specimen of what is to be followed, or of what is to be shunned. An example, however, may be more than a sample or specimen of any class; it may be the very archetype or prototype to which the whole class must conform, as when Christ is spoken of as being an example or leaving an example for his disciples. Example comes nearer to the possible freedom of the model than to the necessary exactness of the pattern; often we can not, in a given case, exactly imitate the best example, but only adapt its teachings to altered circumstances. In its application to a person or thing, exemplar can scarcely be distinguished from example; but example is most frequently used for an act, or course of action, for which exemplar is not used; as, one sets a good (or a bad) example. An exemplification is an illustrative working out in action of a principle or law, without any reference to its being copied or repeated; an example guides, an exemplification illustrates or explains. Ensample is the same as example, but is practically obsolete outside of Scriptural or theological language. Compare MODEL; SAMPLE.
Synonyms:
archetype, ensample, example, exemplar, exemplification, ideal, model, pattern, precedent, prototype, sample, specimen, type, warning
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
standard
Antonyms:
mismeasurement, misrule, misadjustment, miscomparison, inconformity, misfit, incommensurateness, non-criterionSynonyms:
measure, gauge, criterion, test, rule, exemplar, banner, flag, type, model, scale, plummet, trutination
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Princeton's WordNet
standard, criterion, measure, touchstonenoun
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
"the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
Antonyms:
nonstandard, deficient, substandard, unaccepted, nonnormative, uncommon, irregular, bad, inferior, unacceptableSynonyms:
measure, measuring stick, metre, quantity, meter, amount, mensuration, monetary standard, measuring, criterion, step, bill, measurement, bar, beat, banner, cadence, measuring rod, touchstonecriterion, standardnoun
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
"they live by the standards of their community"
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inferior, bad, unacceptable, irregular, nonstandard, unaccepted, nonnormative, deficient, substandard, uncommonSynonyms:
monetary standard, banner, measure, criterion, touchstonestandardnoun
a board measure = 1980 board feet
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bad, nonstandard, irregular, uncommon, substandard, deficient, unacceptable, unaccepted, inferior, nonnormativeSynonyms:
banner, measure, monetary standard, touchstone, criterionstandard, monetary standardnoun
the value behind the money in a monetary system
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unacceptable, unaccepted, nonstandard, substandard, uncommon, bad, irregular, nonnormative, inferior, deficientSynonyms:
banner, measure, monetary standard, touchstone, criterionstandardnoun
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
"distance was marked by standards every mile"; "lamps supported on standards provided illumination"
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irregular, substandard, unaccepted, unacceptable, deficient, nonstandard, uncommon, nonnormative, bad, inferiorSynonyms:
banner, measure, monetary standard, touchstone, criterionstandard, banneradjective
any distinctive flag
Antonyms:
nonstandard, unacceptable, deficient, nonnormative, inferior, uncommon, bad, irregular, substandard, unacceptedSynonyms:
banner, streamer, measure, monetary standard, touchstone, criterionstandardadjective
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
"windows of standard width"; "standard sizes"; "the standard fixtures"; "standard brands"; "standard operating procedure"
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irregular, nonstandard, inferior, nonnormative, bad, unacceptable, deficient, uncommon, unaccepted, substandardstandardadjective
commonly used or supplied
"standard procedure"; "standard car equipment"
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nonnormative, nonstandard, deficient, uncommon, substandard, inferior, unaccepted, bad, unacceptable, irregularstandardadjective
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
"a standard reference work"; "the classical argument between free trade and protectionism"
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deficient, substandard, nonnormative, nonstandard, inferior, bad, irregular, unacceptable, unaccepted, uncommonstandard, receivedadjective
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
"standard English" (American); "received standard English is sometimes called the King's English" (British)
Antonyms:
nonstandard, irregular, unaccepted, bad, inferior, substandard, deficient, uncommon, unacceptable, nonnormativestandard, stockadjective
regularly and widely used or sold
"a standard size"; "a stock item"
Antonyms:
nonstandard, bad, deficient, unacceptable, unaccepted, irregular, nonnormative, substandard, uncommon, inferiorSynonyms:
stock, hackneyed, stock(a), commonplace, trite, threadbare, banal, shopworn, old-hat, received, tired, well-worn, timeworn
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
How to use standard in a sentence?
Between insurance and the other safeguards we have put in place, we have set a new standard for protecting the best interests of taxpayers and ensuring that the Games operate entirely with private financing, boston will have the most insured Games in Olympic history.
The behavior demonstrated by this Southern California teacher is incredibly harmful to Native youth. We must set a higher standard of training for educators to prevent racism and discrimination from occurring in the classroom -- especially by faculty.
We look collectively and holistically as to what meets our brand standard.
Any standard of care for fat people that doesn't begin and end with' treat them like thin people' is inadequate.
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson:
By the way, standard gargle mouthwash, has been proven to kill the coronavirus, if you get it, you may reduce viral replication. Why not try all these things ?
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#530 | standard | |
#841 | bad | |
#13587 | irregular | |
#13604 | unacceptable | |
#14075 | uncommon | |
#15200 | inferior | |
#17142 | deficient | |
#38072 | substandard | |
#46784 | misfit | |
#50268 | nonstandard | |
#136009 | misrule | |
#238548 | unaccepted |
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