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SHMALTZY Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word shmaltzy. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For SHMALTZY

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dry
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

• lacking moisture or volatile components

• opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

• not producing milk

• (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

• without a mucous or watery discharge

noun

• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

adjective satellite

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• not shedding tears

• lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

• used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

• unproductive especially of the expected results

• having no adornment or coloration

• (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

• having a large proportion of strong liquor

• lacking warmth or emotional involvement

• practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

verb

• remove the moisture from and make dry

• become dry or drier

genuine
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not fake or counterfeit

adjective satellite

• not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed

• being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

pragmatic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or concerning the theory of pragmatism

noun

• an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land

adjective satellite

• concerned with practical matters

• guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

sincere
adjectiveadj
adjective

• open and genuine; not deceitful

adjective satellite

• characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

straightforward
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• free from ambiguity

• without evasion or compromise

• without concealment or deception; honest

• pointed directly ahead

unemotional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

unromantic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• neither expressive of nor exciting sexual love or romance

unsentimental
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination

matter-of-fact
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not fanciful or imaginative

• concerned with practical matters

Alternatives for DRY

Alternatives for GENUINE

Alternatives for PRAGMATIC

Alternatives for SINCERE

Alternatives for STRAIGHTFORWARD

Alternatives for UNEMOTIONAL

Alternatives for UNROMANTIC

Alternatives for UNSENTIMENTAL

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