Antonyms of adj idyllic

2 senses of idyllic

Sense 1
idyllic -- (excellent and delightful in all respects; "an idyllic spot for a picnic")

INDIRECT (VIA perfect) -> imperfect -- (not perfect; defective or inadequate; "had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities"; "imperfect mortals"; "drainage here is imperfect")

Sense 2
idyllic -- (suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene; "his idyllic life in Tahiti")

INDIRECT (VIA pleasant) -> unpleasant -- (disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings ; "an unpleasant personality"; "unpleasant repercussions"; "unpleasant odors")

Similarity of adj idyllic

2 senses of idyllic

Sense 1
idyllic -- (excellent and delightful in all respects; "an idyllic spot for a picnic")
       => perfect (vs. imperfect) -- (being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish; "a perfect circle"; "a perfect reproduction"; "perfect happiness"; "perfect manners"; "a perfect specimen"; "a perfect day")

Sense 2
idyllic -- (suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene; "his idyllic life in Tahiti")
       => pleasant (vs. unpleasant) -- (affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings; "we had a pleasant evening together"; "a pleasant scene"; "pleasant sensations")

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