Argument, academic, non-pictorial, detach, abbreviate, abridgement, and aperçu are all synonyms for abstract. Actual and concrete are these antonyms of abstract. And here are another 60 synonyms for abstract.
1. conceptual
2. symbolic
3. extract
4. precis
5. synopsis
The artist painted an abstract masterpiece.
Her ideas were too abstract today.
He enjoys reading abstract philosophy books.
The abstract painting puzzled many viewers.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction | Confusion, misguidance | Order, command |
| Trash | Treasure, valuable | Waste, waste material |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Absolute | Relative, flexible | Complete, total |
| Exact | Inexact, approximate | Demand, require |
| Abracadabra | Silence, reality | Hocus-pocus, alakazam |
| Central | Side, extreme, outer | Middle, centre |
| In practice | In theory, in conceptually | In reality, in action |
| Practise | Neglect, ignore | Rehearse, run through |
| Practice | Neglect, theory | Application, exercise |
| Portrayed | Hidden, misrepresented | Depicted, represented |
| Portray | Conceal, distort | Paint, draw |
| Substitute | Original, permanent | Replacement, deputy |
| Extravagant | Reasonable, low, moderate, plain | Spendthrift, profligate |
| On track | Off course, misdirected | On schedule, on course |
| Track | Ignore, neglect | Path, pathway |
| Transport | Hinder, obstruct | Convey, carry |
| Transparent | Obscure, ambiguous | See-through, clear |
| Restrict | Allow, permit | Limit, set/impose limits on |
| Restricted | Roomy, unlimited, unrestricted | Cramped, confined |
| Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory, inadequate, unacceptable, poor | Adequate, all right |
| Trap | Release, free. | Confine, catch |
| Contrary to | In line with, consistent with | Opposed to, in contrast to |
| Contrary | Compatible, same | Opposite, opposing |
| Construction | Destruction, demolition | Building, erection |
| Reaction | Inaction, indifference | Response, answer |
| Absence | Presence, availability | Non-attendance, non-appearance |
| Trauma | Healing, recovery | Injury, damage |
| Distress | Happiness, comfort | Anguish, suffering |
| Conspiracy | Honesty, transparency | Plot, scheme |
| Infrastructure | Dismantling, disorganization | Framework, foundation |
| Transformation | Preservation, conservation | Change, alteration |
| Tradition | Innovation, novelty | Historical convention, unwritten law |
| Tragic | Fortunate, lucky | Disastrous, calamitous |
| Distribution | Collection, accumulation | Giving out, dealing out |
| Straightforward | Complicated, difficult | Uncomplicated, simple |
| Absolutely | Conditionally, relatively | Completely, totally |
| Struggling | Succeeding, thriving | Wrestling, battling |
| Struggle | Succeed, accomplish | Fight, grapple |
| Demonstrated | Withheld, disproved | Displayed, showed |
| Demonstrate | Concealed, obscured | Give a demonstration of, show how something is done |
| Characterize | Obscure, misrepresent | Distinguish, make distinctive |
| Impact | Insignificance, irrelevance | Collision, crash |
| Absurd | Reasonable, sensible | Preposterous, ridiculous |
| Destroy | Spare, lose to | Demolish, knock down |
| Industry | Indolence, agriculture | Manufacturing, production |
| Practical | Impractical, theoretical | Empirical, hands-on |
| Extra | Normal, included | Additional, more |
| Proactive | Reactive for passive | Forward-thinking, anticipatory |
| Train | Neglect, dismantle | Instruct, teach |
| Training | Neglect, inactivity | Instruction, teaching |
| Racist | Multicultural, tolerant | Bigot, xenophobe |
| Frustrated | Satisfied, content | Annoyed, irritated |
| Frustrate | Help, facilitate | Thwart, defeat |
| Obstacle | Advantage, asset, aid | Barrier, hurdle |