Antonyms for substantial

Antonyms for (adj) substantial

Main entry: real, material, substantial

Definition: having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

Usage: the substantial world; a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical; most ponderous and substantial things- Shakespeare

Antonyms: insubstantial, unreal, unsubstantial

Definition: lacking material form or substance; unreal


Main entry: solid, substantial, strong

Definition: of good quality and condition; solidly built

Usage: a solid foundation; several substantial timber buildings

Antonyms: quiet, silence

Definition: the absence of sound


Antonyms: unsound

Definition: not sound financially


Antonyms: unsound

Definition: not in good condition; damaged or decayed


Main entry: substantial, substantive

Definition: having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable

Usage: substantial equivalents

Antonyms: inessential, nonessential

Definition: anything that is not essential


Antonyms: unessential, inessential

Definition: not basic or fundamental


Main entry: significant, substantial

Definition: fairly large

Usage: won by a substantial margin

Antonyms: inconsiderable

Definition: too small or unimportant to merit attention


Main entry: satisfying, solid, square, hearty, substantial

Definition: providing abundant nourishment

Usage: a hearty meal; good solid food; ate a substantial breakfast; four square meals a day

Antonyms: unwholesome

Definition: detrimental to physical or moral well-being


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