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. Saeed Haddadian:

   I went to Syria to show respect, admiration and deference to the fighters, they do what we only speak about.

2. Matthew Costello:

   The Reagans loved to throw state dinners, in the 80s, global change was reaching a fever pitch, and Ronald Reagan had secured the admiration of several leaders.

3. Amal Clooney:

   I met George when I was 35 and starting to become quite resigned to the idea that I would be a spinster. Then we met, five years later, he is the person who has my complete admiration and also the person whose smile makes me melt every time.

4. Roger Federer:

   I take the impacts and threat of climate change very seriously, particularly as my family and I arrive in Australia amidst devastation from the bushfires, as the father of four young children and a fervent supporter of universal education, I have a great deal of respect and admiration for the youth climate movement, and I am grateful to young climate activists for pushing us all to examine our behaviors and act on innovative solutions.

5. Timothy Flanigan:

   Ebola causes such intense fear because it is such a dreadful virus, i developed great admiration for the nurses and staff in the clinics that stayed open despite the fear.

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