Opposite of Gentle, Antonyms of gentle with meaning and Example Sentences in English PDF
What are opposite words or antonyms?
Opposite words or Antonyms means those words that oppose the meaning of each other completely. For example Dark/Light, White/Black etc.
Normally the question that comes to mind when we are trying to learn these vocabulary words is that “Why should I memorize these Opposites when I know the basic words?”
These words are very useful in our daily routine vocabulary. Here I will tell you what are the benefits of using antonym and opposites? If you know the opposites of all the vocabulary words in your collection then your collection can be increased and you have a variety of words to use in your conversation. In your writing and speaking if you use the variety of words instead using repeating the same words it will cast a good impression. And your writing and speaking will become professional.
Note: You must know that antonyms and synonyms are two different terms. Synonyms means the words that have same meanings but in case of antonym it is completely different as I discussed above.
What is the meaning of gentle?
The meaning of gentle is having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character.
Opposite of Gentle (Antonyms of Gentle)
- Spiteful
- Emotionless
- Rude
- Antisocial
- Aggressive
- Churlish
- Unsociable
- Violent
- Ill-natured
- Detached
- Bellicose
- Cruel
- Uncivil
- Malicious
- Bestial
- Callous
- Abusive
- Unemotional
- Inconsiderate
- Mean
- Gruff
- Cold
- Unamiable
- Insolent
- Atrocious
- Brutish
- Thoughtless
- Disparaging
- Rowdy
- Loud
- Barbaric
- Bloodthirsty
- Unfriendly
- Bad-tempered
- Bad
- Fiendish
- Surly
- Uncharitable
- Brusque
- Cold-hearted
- Unloving
- Discourteous
- Injurious
- Wild
- Apathetic
- Domineering
- Hateful
- Disdainful
- Nasty
- Evil
- Belligerent
- Insensate
- Troubled
- Irritable
- Ungenial
- Ungracious
- Inhumane
- Loutish
- Brute
- Insensitive
- Hard
- Cool
- Hostile
- Threatening
- Hardened
- Ill-tempered
- Derisive
- Malevolent
- Unmerciful
- Wanton
- Antagonistic
- Uncaring
- Barbarous
- Excited
- Aloof
- Offensive
- Unkindly
- Disagreeable
- Ferocious
- Merciless
- Crass
- Unpleasant
- Hardhearted
- Ruthless
- Heartless
- Unsympathetic
- Foul
- Cold-blooded
- Severe
- Vicious
- Truculent
- Uncompassionate
- Indifferent
- Unfeeling
- Harsh
- Vile
- Obnoxious
- Unhappy
- Unconcerned
- Rough
- Malignant
- Savage
- Hard-hearted
- Agitated
- Brutal
- Sadistic
- Unforgiving
- Inhuman
- Selfish
- Pitiless
- Crude
- Bearish
- Unkind
- Stonyhearted
- Unmannerly
Examples of Gentle in Sentences
- He is very gentle and noble man.
- I want to bring a gentle and honest employee.
- Her voice was gentle as he instructed her.
- His face was calm, gentle, and happy.
- He put a gentle hand on Neha’s shoulder.
More Common Opposite Words
- Ancient – Modern
- Affirmative – Negative
- Victory – Defeat
- Slow – Fast
- Question – Answer
- Public – Private
- Part – Whole
- Open – Closed
- None Of – Al Lot Of
- Mean – Generous
- Lend – Borrow
- Lead – Follow
- Happiness – Sadness
- Foreground – Background
- Evening – Morning
- Equal – Different
- Divorce – Marriage
- Comedy – Drama
- Bad Luck – Fortune
- Answer – Ask
- Synonym – Antonym
- Stranger – Native
- Silent – Noisy
- Serious – Funny
- Nice – Awful
- New – Ancient
- Natural – Artificial
- More – Less
- In – Out
- Immigrate – Emigrate
- End – Begin
- Dusk – Dawn
- Cold – Heat
- Careless – Careful
- Bitter – Sweet
- Allow – Forbid
- Advanced – Elementary
- Terrible – Lovely
- Soul – Body
- Sink – Rise
- Pull – Push
- Much – Little
- Moon – Sun
- Immigration – Emigration
- Form – Destroy
- Fear – Courage
- Entrance – Exit
- Depart – Arrive
- Depart – Arrive
- Defence – Attack
- Connect – Separate
- Closed – Open
- Agree – Refuse
- Add – Subtract
- Wealthy – Poor
- Satisfaction – Regret
- Safety – Danger
- Repair – Damage
- Protection – Attack
- Moderate – Extreme
- Marriage – Divorce
- Left – Right
- Horizontal – Vertical
- Generous – Mean
- Generous – Mean
- Floor – Ceiling
- Even – Odd
- Equal – Different
- Dead – Alive
- Beauty – Ugliness
- Bad Luck – Fortune
- Above – Below
- Thick – Thin
- Stand – Lie
- Safe – Dangerous
- Question – Answer
- Protection – Attack
- Pretty – Ugly
- Poor – Rich
- Permit – Forbid
- Occasionally – Frequently
- Minimum – Maximum
- Long – Short
- Leave – Arrive
- Fresh – Old/Stale
- Desperate – Hopeful
- Dangerous – Safe
- Ascent – Descent
- Afraid – Brave
- Absence – Presence
- Whisper – Scream
- Succeed – Fail
- Rest – Work
- Particular – General
- Married – Divorced
- Land – Water
- Hot – Cold
- Horizontal – Vertical
- Healthy – Ill
- Few – Many
- Far – Near
- Excited – Calm
- Continue – Interrupt
- Continue – Interrupt
- Cloudy – Clear
- Changeable – Constant
- Attic – Cellar
- Attack – Defend
- Wide – Narrow
- Presence – Absence
- Subtract – Add
- Remember – Forget
- Heat – Cold
- General – Particular
- Present – Past
- Happiness – Sadness
- Ceiling – Floor
- Above – Below
- Closed – Open
- Absence – Presence
- Some – Many
- Accept – Refuse
- Dictatorship – Republic
- Angel – Devil
- Slim – Fat
- Order – Mess
- Son – Daughter
- Dangerous – Safe
- Artificial – Natural
- About – Exactly
- Push – Pull
- Immigration – Emigration
- Host – Guest
- Dirty – Clean
- Fortune – Bad Luck
- Defeat – Victory
- First – Final
- Exit – Entrance
- Suburb – Centre
- Dull – Interesting
- Bitter – Sweet
- Amateur – Professional
- Early – Late
- Courage – Fear
- Angel – Devil
- Stop – Start
- Above – Below
- Some – Many
- Soft – Hard
- Miss – Hit
- Defence – Attack
- Amateur – Professional
- Human – Animal
- Drama – Comedy
- Student – Teacher
- None Of – Al Lof
- Lazy – Active
- Forget – Remember
- Dirty – Clean
- Behind – In Front Of
- Push – Pull
- Old – Modern
- Constant – Changeable
- Allow – Forbid
- Little – Much
- Free – Arrest
- Rich – Poor
- Let – Forbid
- Polite – Rude
- Master – Servant
- Succeed – Fail
- Always – Never
- Protect – Attack
- Answer – Ask
- Under – Over
- Bore – Amuse
- Bitter – Sweet
- Shallow – Deep
- Occasionally – Frequently
- Rural – Urban
- Active – Lazy
- Raise – Lower
- Increase – Reduce
- Brave – Cowardly
- Careful – Careless
- Amateur – Professional
- Sister – Brother
- Angel – Devil
- Stop – Start
- Permit – Forbid
- Visitor – Host
- Plenty – Lack
- Seldom – Often
- Poor – Rich
- Summer – Winter
- Outside – Inside
- Male – Female
- Hopeless – Hopeful
- Order – Mess
- Monarchy – Republic
- Wealth – Poverty
- Safety – Danger
- Lovely – Terrible
- Loud – Quiet
- For – Against
- Immigration – Emigration
- Divide – Unite
- Satisfy – Annoy
- Niece – Nephew
- Last – First
- Giant – Tiny
- First – Final
- Export – Import
- Ancestor – Descendant
- Sad – Happy
- Reduce – Increase
- Separate – Connect
- Death – Birth
- Always – Never
- Sunny – Cloudy
- Dull – Interesting
- Approximately – Exactly
- Professional – Amateur
- Live – Die
- Teacher – Pupil
- Stand – Sit
- Polite – Rude
- Background – Foreground
- Winner – Loser
- South – North
- Suburb – Centre
- Sister – Brother
- Frequently – Occasionally
- Fortune – Bad Luck
- Divorce – Marry
- Dark – Light
- Stand – Lie
- Be Interested In – Bore
- Near – Distant
- Ignore – Notice
- True – False
- Equal – Different
- Borrow – Lend
- Allow – Forbid
- Entrance – Exit
- Die – Live
- Active – Lazy
- Upstairs – Downstairs
- Already – Not Yet
- Giant – Tiny
- Destroy – Build
- Cloudy – Clear
