The Opposite(Antonym) of “sublime”
The antonyms of sublime are inferior, mediocre, and unimpressive. These words describe things that are not excellent or impressive.
Explore all Antonyms of “sublime”
Definitions and Examples of inferior, mediocre, unimpressive
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lower in quality, value, or importance than something else.
Example
The quality of the product was inferior to what was advertised.
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The food at the restaurant was mediocre and not worth the price.
Not deserving of admiration or respect; not impressive.
Example
The performance was unimpressive and failed to captivate the audience.
Key Differences: inferior vs mediocre vs unimpressive
- 1Inferior suggests that something is of lower quality than something else.
- 2Mediocre suggests that something is average or not very good.
- 3Unimpressive suggests that something does not deserve admiration or respect.
Effective Usage of inferior, mediocre, unimpressive
- 1Comparisons: Use inferior to compare two things and show which one is of lower quality.
- 2Critiques: Use mediocre and unimpressive to give negative feedback about something.
- 3Describing: Use these antonyms to describe things that are not excellent or impressive.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sublime are inferior, mediocre, and unimpressive. Use inferior for comparisons, mediocre and unimpressive for critiques, and all three to describe things that are not excellent or impressive.
