The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonadmiring”
The antonyms of nonadmiring are admiring, appreciative, and sympathetic. These antonyms convey a positive or supportive emotional state. They imply a feeling of approval, respect, or understanding.
Explore all Antonyms of “nonadmiring”
Definitions and Examples of admiring, appreciative, sympathetic
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Feeling or showing admiration and respect for someone or something.
Example
She was admiring the beautiful sunset from her balcony.
Feeling or showing gratitude, recognition, or enjoyment of something.
Example
He was appreciative of his friend's help in moving to a new apartment.
Feeling or expressing compassion, understanding, or support for someone's situation or feelings.
Example
The teacher was sympathetic to the student's struggles with the new subject.
Key Differences: admiring vs appreciative vs sympathetic
- 1Admiring implies a feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something.
- 2Appreciative implies a feeling of gratitude and enjoyment for something.
- 3Sympathetic implies a feeling of compassion and understanding for someone's situation or feelings.
Effective Usage of admiring, appreciative, sympathetic
- 1Express Gratitude: Use appreciative to express gratitude and recognition.
- 2Show Respect: Use admiring to show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- 3Demonstrate Empathy: Use sympathetic to demonstrate compassion and understanding for someone's situation or feelings.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Admiring conveys respect and admiration, appreciative denotes gratitude and enjoyment, and sympathetic refers to compassion and understanding. Use these words to express gratitude, show respect, and demonstrate empathy in conversations.
