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Antonyms of adj fond

4 senses of fond

Sense 1
affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender, warm -- (having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace")

INDIRECT (VIA loving) -> unloving -- (not giving or reciprocating affection)

Sense 2
adoring, doting, fond -- (extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother")

INDIRECT (VIA loving) -> unloving -- (not giving or reciprocating affection)

Sense 3
fond (predicate), partial (predicate) -- ((followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies")

INDIRECT (VIA inclined) -> disinclined -- (unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval; "disinclined to say anything to anybody")

Sense 4
fond -- (absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies")

INDIRECT (VIA foolish) -> wise -- (having or prompted by wisdom or discernment; "a wise leader"; "a wise and perceptive comment")

Similarity of adj fond

4 senses of fond

Sense 1
affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender, warm -- (having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace")
       => loving (vs. unloving) -- (feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances")

Sense 2
adoring, doting, fond -- (extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother")
       => loving (vs. unloving) -- (feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances")

Sense 3
fond (predicate), partial (predicate) -- ((followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies")
       => inclined (predicate) (vs. disinclined) -- ((often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency; "wasn't inclined to believe the excuse"; "inclined to be moody")

Sense 4
fond -- (absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies")
       => foolish (vs. wise) -- (devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision")


thesaurus -Overview of thesaurus adj -Antonyms -Synonyms (ordered by estimated frequency) -Familiarity & Polysemy Count -List of Compound Words -Overview of Senses	Antonyms of adj fond 4 senses of fond Sense 1 affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender, warm -- (having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace") INDIRECT (VIA loving) -> unloving -- (not giving or reciprocating affection) Sense 2 adoring, doting, fond -- (extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother") INDIRECT (VIA loving) -> unloving -- (not giving or reciprocating affection) Sense 3 fond (predicate), partial (predicate) -- ((followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies") INDIRECT (VIA inclined) -> disinclined -- (unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval; "disinclined to say anything to anybody") Sense 4 fond -- (absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies") INDIRECT (VIA foolish) -> wise -- (having or prompted by wisdom or discernment; "a wise leader"; "a wise and perceptive comment") Similarity of adj fond 4 senses of fond Sense 1 affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender, warm -- (having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace") => loving (vs. unloving) -- (feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances") Sense 2 adoring, doting, fond -- (extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother") => loving (vs. unloving) -- (feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances") Sense 3 fond (predicate), partial (predicate) -- ((followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies") => inclined (predicate) (vs. disinclined) -- ((often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency; "wasn't inclined to believe the excuse"; "inclined to be moody") Sense 4 fond -- (absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies") => foolish (vs. wise) -- (devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision")
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