What are some opposite words for imperative?
Antonyms for imperative
ɪmˈpɛr ə tɪvim·per·a·tive
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term imperative.
Wiktionary
imperativenoun
Synonyms:
imperative moodimperativenoun
essential
It is imperative that you come here right now.
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imperative moodimperativenoun
Having a semantics that incorporates mutable variables.
Synonyms:
imperative moodimperativenoun
An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.
Visiting Berlin is an imperative.
Synonyms:
imperative mood
English Synonyms and Antonyms
imperative
In the strict sense, absolute, free from all limitation or control, and supreme, superior to all, can not properly be said of any being except the divine. Both words are used, however, in a modified sense, of human authorities; absolute then signifying free from limitation by other authority, and supreme exalted over all other; as, an absolute monarch, the supreme court. Absolute, in this use, does not necessarily carry any unfavorable sense, but as absolute power in human hands is always abused, the unfavorable meaning predominates. Autocratic power knows no limits outside the ruler's self; arbitrary power, none outside the ruler's will or judgment, arbitrary carrying the implication of wilfulness and capriciousness. Despotic is commonly applied to a masterful or severe use of power, which is expressed more decidedly by tyrannical. Arbitrary may be used in a good sense; as, the pronunciation of proper names is arbitrary; but the bad sense is the prevailing one; as, an arbitrary proceeding. Irresponsible power is not necessarily bad, but eminently dangerous; an executor or trustee should not be irresponsible; an irresponsible ruler is likely to be tyrannical. A perfect ruler might be irresponsible and not tyrannical. Authoritative is used always in a good sense, implying the right to claim authority; imperative, peremptory, and positive are used ordinarily in the good sense; as, an authoritative definition; an imperative demand; a peremptory command; positive instructions; imperious signifies assuming and determined to command, rigorously requiring obedience. An imperious demand or requirement may have in it nothing offensive; it is simply one that resolutely insists upon compliance, and will not brook refusal; an arrogant demand is offensive by its tone of superiority, an arbitrary demand by its unreasonableness; an imperious disposition is liable to become arbitrary and arrogant. A person of an independent spirit is inclined to resent an imperious manner in any one, especially in one whose superiority is not clearly recognized. Commanding is always used in a good sense; as, a commanding appearance; a commanding eminence. Compare DOGMATIC; INFINITE; PERFECT.
Antonyms:
accountable, complaisant, compliant, conditional, constitutional, contingent, docile, ductile, gentle, humble, lenient, limited, lowly, meek, mild, responsible, submissive, yieldingSynonyms:
absolute, arbitrary, arrogant, authoritative, autocratic, coercive, commanding, compulsive, compulsory, controlling, despotic, dictatorial, dogmatic, domineering, exacting, haughty, imperious, irresponsible, lordly, overbearing, peremptory, positive, supreme, tyrannical, unconditional, unequivocal
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
imperative
Antonyms:
indulgent, lenient, mild, entreative, supplicatory, optional, discretionalSynonyms:
urgent, irresistible, dictatorial, inexorable, peremptorily, compulsory, obligatory
Princeton's WordNet
imperative mood, imperative, jussive mood, imperative formnoun
a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
Antonyms:
mendicant, beseeching, petitionary, precatory, imploring, supplicant, supplicatory, adjuratory, pleading, importunate, precative, suppliantSynonyms:
imperative form, imperative mood, jussive moodimperativeadjective
some duty that is essential and urgent
Antonyms:
beseeching, supplicatory, mendicant, importunate, petitionary, precative, adjuratory, supplicant, imploring, precatory, suppliant, pleadingSynonyms:
imperative form, imperative mood, jussive moodimperativeadjective
requiring attention or action
"as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"; "requests that grew more and more imperative"
Antonyms:
supplicatory, petitionary, importunate, pleading, mendicant, imploring, supplicant, adjuratory, precatory, beseeching, suppliant, precativeimperativeadjective
relating to verbs in the imperative mood
Antonyms:
mendicant, supplicant, precative, supplicatory, beseeching, importunate, petitionary, pleading, imploring, adjuratory, precatory, suppliant
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
imperativeadjective
Synonyms:
binding, compulsory, obligatory, imperious, peremptory
How to use imperative in a sentence?
Nobody could possibly fill the shoes of Congressman John Lewis, john Lewis leadership and fighting spirit is needed now more than ever in this country. I believe it is imperative that we choose someone with a long track record of fearlessly standing up for what is right and someone who will take on the endless attacks on our rights that we've grown accustomed to seeing from the Republican Party.
They haven’t shared with us any cumulative ballpark, i believe it’s imperative we know the ballpark at least, and eventually the specific number, because it will be less of a gap to close on the necessary reductions.
It is imperative that these important changes to retailer/supplier market dynamics are properly examined by the competition authorities – in the round.
It is imperative that Facebook and Instagram not only swiftly enact these policy changes, but also see that they are strictly enforced, tobacco companies have spent decades targeting kids – social media companies must not be complicit in this strategy.
I recognize the investigation appears to be moving painstakingly slowly, however, as in all cases that come before this office, it is imperative that I review all the facts and evidence before making a charging decision. In this situation, my decision can only be made by taking the time to gather all the available information -- both from the Michigan State Police and from state and national experts.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#751 | limited | |
#1237 | responsible | |
#1984 | optional | |
#5870 | constitutional | |
#7995 | compliant | |
#8075 | gentle | |
#8164 | mild | |
#9933 | conditional | |
#12155 | humble | |
#12571 | accountable | |
#13558 | contingent | |
#14966 | imperative | |
#18856 | yielding | |
#25804 | pleading | |
#29257 | submissive | |
#29487 | meek | |
#37657 | lowly | |
#41963 | indulgent | |
#49824 | ductile | |
#54137 | lenient | |
#66707 | docile | |
#101541 | imploring | |
#109613 | beseeching | |
#111255 | supplicant | |
#152273 | mendicant | |
#200816 | suppliant | |
#210695 | importunate | |
#293856 | complaisant |
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