Brief, acting, and ad interim are all synonyms for temporary. Permanent and lasting are these antonyms of temporary. And here are another 27 synonyms for temporary.
They found a temporary solution quickly.
His position is only temporary for now.
The shelter provides temporary housing assistance.
She took a temporary leave of absence.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Systematic | Disorganized, chaotic | Structured, methodical |
| Composition | Disorganization, disarray | Make-up, constitution |
| Imposed | Removed, lifted | Enforced, forced |
| Impose | Permit, allow | Foist, force |
| Tempt fate | Play it safe, exercise caution, stay | Take a risk, push your luck |
| Most important | Least significant, insignificant | Critical, crucial |
| Employee | Employer, entrepreneur | Worker, member of staff |
| Portrayed | Hidden, misrepresented | Depicted, represented |
| Portray | Conceal, distort | Paint, draw |
| Important | Unimportant, inessential, irrelevant | Main, chief |
| Kempt | Unkempt, messy | Neat, tidy |
| Support | Contradict, undermine | Hold up, bear |
| Items | Whole, totality | Objects, things |
| Item | Whole, entirety | Thing, article |
| Transport | Hinder, obstruct | Convey, carry |
| Ordinary | Unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional | Usual, normal |
| Incorporate | Exclude, separate | Embody, include |
| Contrary to | In line with, consistent with | Opposed to, in contrast to |
| Contrary | Compatible, same | Opposite, opposing |
| Vary | Agree be static | Differ, be different |
| Unimportant | Important, significant | Insignificant, inconsequential |
| Plethora | Dearth, lack | Excess, abundance |
| Adorable | Hateful, unappealing, repulsive | Lovable, appealing |
| Memorable | Forgettable, run-of-the-mill, commonplace | Unforgettable, catchy |
| Moral | Immoral, bad, dishonorable | Virtuous, good |
| Compose | Destroy, dismantle | Write, create |
| Composed | Excited, overwrought | Calm, collected |
| Contemporary | Old-fashioned, out of date | Representative, classic |
| Summary | Lengthy, in full | Synopsis, precis |
| Supportive | Discouraging, opposed to | Encouraging, caring |
| Primary | Secondary, subordinate | Main, chief |
| Statement | Disappearance, reality | Declaration, expression of views/facts |
| Empty | Fill, load | Vacant, unoccupied |
| Ignorant | Educated, knowledgeable | Uneducated, unknowledgeable |
| Component | Whole, entirety | Part, piece |
| Very important | Trivial, insignificant | Crucial, vital |
| Unnecessary | Essential, necessary | Abundant, ample |
| Empathy | Apathy, self-centeredness | Affinity with, rapport with |
| Extraordinary | Ordinary, negligible | Remarkable, exceptional |
| Report | Conceal, ignore | Announce, describe |
| Attempt | Abandon, neglect | Try, strive |
| Emphasis | Indifference, disregard | Prominence, importance |
| Rare | Common, frequent | Infrequent, few and far between |
| Impossible | Possible, easy, attainable | Not possible, out of the question |
| Collaboration | Isolation, competition | Cooperation, alliance |
| System | Chaos, disorganization | Structure, organization |
| Opportunity | Adversity, disadvantage | Chance, lucky chance |
| Necessary | Unnecessary, non-essential, dispensable | Obligatory, requisite |
| Rarely | Often, frequently | Seldom, infrequently |