| List of Selected Synonyms and Antonyms - Fall 2016 | ||||
| Synonyms | Antonyms | |||
| arrogant | vain, conceited, know-it-all | humble, modest, timid | ||
| angry | mad, furious, embittered | calm, collected, content | ||
| bored | uninterested, dull, fatigued | enthusiastic, interested, excited | ||
| calm | peaceful, quiet, cool | excited, frenzied, stormy | ||
| comfortable | cheerful, content, relaxed | uncomfortable, unhappy, upset | ||
| conscientious | ethical, honest, honorable | dishonest, immoral, unreliable | ||
| confident | self-assured, courageous, sure | doubtful, meek, uncertain | ||
| considerate | polite, thoughtful, warmhearted | thoughtless, rude, uncaring | ||
| diligent | studious, attentive, conscientious | idle, lazy, disinterested | ||
| disgusted | insulted, annoyed, troubled | appealing, desirable, admired | ||
| down | unhappy, depressed, sad | cheerful, glad, happy, joyful | ||
| embarrassed | ashamed, confused, humbled | composed, proud, reassured | ||
| empathetic | compassionate, sensitive, understanding | indifferent, unfeeling, heartless | ||
| excited | inspired, energized, thrilled | bored, calm, quiet | ||
| friendly | amiable, cordial, kind | aloof, unfriendly, cool, cold | ||
| frightened | afraid, upset, worried | bold, brave, cool, confident | ||
| frustrated | baffled, inhibited, obstructed | encouraged, confident, supported | ||
| funny | humorous, merry, witty | boring, serious, sad | ||
| generous | considerate, helpful, unselfish | greedy, selfish, uncharitable | ||
| glad | happy, delightful, cheery | sad, unhappy | ||
| happy | cheerful, delighted, joyful | sad, sorrowful, unhappy | ||
| homesick | nostalgic, lonesome, yearning | comfortable, oblivious, settled | ||
| hurt | aching, sore, sad | comforted, cured, healthy | ||
| impatient | anxious, demanding, irritable | patient, tolerant, willing | ||
| intelligent | smart, brainy, clever | dull, ignorant, foolish | ||
| irritating | annoying, bothersome, disturbing | delightful, helpful, pleasant | ||
| lazy | indifferent, idle, unenergetic | active, energetic, diligent | ||
| lonely | alone, apart, forsaken, friendless | befriended, loved, sociable | ||
| moody | crabby, tempermental, capricious | cheerful, happy, overjoyed | ||
| nervous | afraid, agitated, annoyed | brave, calm, unafraid | ||
| optimistic | cheerful, hopeful, positive | pessimistic, gloomy, hopeless | ||
| polite | courteous, friendly, respectful | impolite, rude, inconsiderate | ||
| proud | fine, glad, honored | sad, sorry, humble | ||
| relieved | comfortable, relaxed | distraught, sad, worried | ||
| sad | unhappy, depressed, down | cheerful, glad, happy | ||
| scared | frightened, afraid, terrified | calm, comforted, assured | ||
| shy | modest, timid, introverted | bold, confident, outgoing | ||
| sick | ill, unhealthy, impaired | well, healthy, undiseased | ||
| sorry | remorseful, regretful | glad, happy, unsorry | ||
| surprised | amazed, astounded, astonished | expected, aware, unsurprised | ||
| tired | exhausted, weary, overworked | energized, invigorated, refreshed | ||
| uncomfortable | annoying, awkward, irritating | comfortable, easy, painless | ||
| upset | disturbed, bothered, agitated | happy, unworried, calm | ||
| well | healthy, hearty, fit | diseased, ill, sick | ||
| wise | bright, clever, smart | dull, dumb, dense | ||
| worried | anxious, troubled, afraid | calm, untroubled, unworried | ||