Antonyms for achievement
əˈtʃiv məntachieve·ment

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1. achievementnoun

   An act is strictly and originally something accomplished by an exercise of power, in which sense it is synonymous with deed or effect. Action is a doing. Act is therefore single, individual, momentary; action a complex of acts, or a process, state, or habit of exerting power. We say a virtuous act, but rather a virtuous course of action. We speak of the action of an acid upon a metal, not of its act. Act is used, also, for the simple exertion of power; as, an act of will. In this sense an act does not necessarily imply an external effect, while an action does. Morally, the act of murder is in the determination to kill; legally, the act is not complete without the striking of the fatal blow. Act and deed are both used for the thing done, but act refers to the power put forth, deed to the result accomplished; as, a voluntary act, a bad deed. In connection with other words act is more usually qualified by the use of another noun, action by an adjective preceding; we may say a kind act, though oftener an act of kindness, but only a kind action, not an action of kindness. As between act and deed, deed is commonly used of great, notable, and impressive acts, as are achievement, exploit, and feat.

   Festus: We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths.

   Bailey Festus, A Country Town, sc. 7.

   A feat exhibits strength, skill, personal power, whether mental or physical, especially the latter; as, a feat of arms, a feat of memory. An exploit is a conspicuous or glorious deed, involving valor or heroism, usually combined with strength, skill, loftiness of thought, and readiness of resource; an achievement is the doing of something great and noteworthy; an exploit is brilliant, but its effect may be transient; an achievement is solid, and its effect enduring. Act and action are both in contrast to all that is merely passive and receptive. The intensest action is easier than passive endurance.

   Antonyms:
   cessation, deliberation, endurance, immobility, inaction, inactivity, inertia, passion (In philosophic sense), quiescence, quiet, repose, rest, suffering, suspension

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, act, action, consummation, deed, doing, effect, execution, exercise, exertion, exploit, feat, motion, movement, operation, performance, proceeding, transaction, work

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1. achievement

   Synonyms:
   exploit, feat, attainment, accomplishment, performance

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1. • Action

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1. accomplishment, achievementnoun

   the action of accomplishing something

   Synonyms:
   acquirement, attainment, acquisition, accomplishment, skill

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1. achievementnoun

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, attainment, effectuation feat, exploit

How to use achievement in a sentence?

1. Preya Samsundar:

   We’re hearing from folks in the community that they’re tired of the politicization of the schools their children attend, it’s not just explicit materials in schools, but they're concerned about [ COVID-19 ] lockdowns, distance learning, the quality of education, woke politics in classrooms, and the achievement.

2. Ryan Pack:

   Concentrate on the reward, not the labor, and the achievement, the accomplishment, will become a little easier to obtain.

3. Foreign Minister Javad Zarif:

   This is not a game, we have a provision for snap-back if the U.S. fails, so if the U.S. wants to sell this as an achievement, be my guest.

4. AiR Atman in Ravi:

   If you Seek to be Happy, EVOLVE from Peak to Peak... From Achievement to Fulfillment and ultimately , to Enlightenment!

5. Sirajuddin Haqqani:

   Getting Americans out of Afghanistan was always the aim of the Afghans. That's why they put suicide vests on their bodies, getting [Americans] out now is a big victory achievement for Afghans. You'd also be proud if your heroes kicked out invaders from your land.

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