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BE ON THE BALL Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the phrase be on the ball. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For BE ON THE BALL

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ignorant
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

• uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field

• unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge

inattentive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing a lack of attention or care

adjective satellite

• not showing due care or attention

oblivious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of

• failing to keep in mind

unaware
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (often followed by `of') not aware

unprepared
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• without preparation; not prepared for

Alternatives for IGNORANT

Alternatives for INATTENTIVE

Alternatives for OBLIVIOUS

Alternatives for UNAWARE

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