Peer, archetypal, compeer, and fellow are all synonyms for contemporary. Old-fashioned and out of date are these antonyms of contemporary. And here are another 30 synonyms for contemporary.
1. quintessential
2. fellow
Contemporary art challenges traditional boundaries effectively.
She enjoys reading contemporary fiction often.
Their designs reflect contemporary architectural trends.
Contemporary music influences today’s culture deeply.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Systematic | Disorganized, chaotic | Structured, methodical |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Composition | Disorganization, disarray | Make-up, constitution |
| Inconsiderate | Considerate, thoughtful | Thoughtless, unthinking |
| Considerate | Thoughtless, selfish | Attentive, thoughtful |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Imposed | Removed, lifted | Enforced, forced |
| Impose | Permit, allow | Foist, force |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Granted | Denied, Questioned | Allowed, permitted |
| Take for granted | Cherish, Acknowledge fully | Assume, presume |
| Tempt fate | Play it safe, exercise caution, stay | Take a risk, push your luck |
| Contributed | Withheld, took | Donated, offered |
| Contribute | Stand in the way of, withhold, take | Give, donate |
| Conservative | Left-winger, liberal, socialist | Traditionalist, traditional |
| Most important | Least significant, insignificant | Critical, crucial |
| Employee | Employer, entrepreneur | Worker, member of staff |
| Portrayed | Hidden, misrepresented | Depicted, represented |
| Portray | Conceal, distort | Paint, draw |
| Conviction | Uncertainty, doubt | Belief, opinion |
| Important | Unimportant, inessential, irrelevant | Main, chief |
| Enter | Leave, scratch | Go in/into, come in/into |
| Kempt | Unkempt, messy | Neat, tidy |
| Support | Contradict, undermine | Hold up, bear |
| Unwanted | Wanted, welcome, desirable, invited, loved | Unwelcome, undesirable |
| Items | Whole, totality | Objects, things |
| Item | Whole, entirety | Thing, article |
| Transport | Hinder, obstruct | Convey, carry |
| Conscious | Unconscious, unaware | Aware, awake |
| Ordinary | Unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional | Usual, normal |
| Concrete | Abstract, theoretical, imaginary | Solid, material |
| Confirmed | Unverified, uncertain | Established, long-established |
| Consensus | Disagreement, minority view | Agreement, harmony |
| Incorporate | Exclude, separate | Embody, include |
| Contrary to | In line with, consistent with | Opposed to, in contrast to |
| Inconvenience | Help, convenience | Trouble, bother |
| Contrary | Compatible, same | Opposite, opposing |
| Conclude | Start, begin, commence, open | Finish, end |
| Vary | Agree be static | Differ, be different |
| Considerable | Paltry, minor | Sizeable, substantial |
| Construction | Destruction, demolition | Building, erection |
| Entertainment | Boredom, drudgery | Amusement, pleasure |
| Conversely | Similarly, likewise | Conversely, in contrast |
| Unimportant | Important, significant | Insignificant, inconsequential |
| Conspiracy | Honesty, transparency | Plot, scheme |
| Conventional | Unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian | Normal, standard |
| Concise | Lengthy, discursive, wordy | Succinct, short |
| Plethora | Dearth, lack | Excess, abundance |
| Contain | Excludes, omits | Hold, carry |
| Spontaneous | Planned, forced, calculated | Unforced, voluntary |
| Adorable | Hateful, unappealing, repulsive | Lovable, appealing |
| Memorable | Forgettable, run-of-the-mill, commonplace | Unforgettable, catchy |
| Temporary | Permanent, lasting | Non-permanent, short-term |
| Intend | Disregard, neglect | Plan, mean |
| Intended | Accidental, unplanned | Deliberate, intentional |