Synonyms
Antonyms
1. unwished-for
adjective. not welcome.
Synonyms
- unwished
- unwanted
Antonyms
- welcome
- desirable
- loved
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Example sentences of the word fend-for
1. Noun Phrase
Blue belly lizards are able to fend for themselves from the time of hatching.
2. Noun Phrase
This is mostly likely when people left horses to fend for themselves.
2. unlooked-for
adjective. not anticipated.
Synonyms
- unforeseen
- unanticipated
- out of the blue
Antonyms
- unsurprising
- due
- expectable
- awaited
3. uncalled-for
adjective. unnecessary and unwarranted.
Synonyms
- needless
- gratuitous
- unneeded
Antonyms
- essential
- paid
- merited
- desirable
4. uncalled-for
adjective. not required or requested.
Antonyms
- welcome
5. yearned-for
adjective. greatly desired.
Synonyms
- longed-for
- wished-for
Antonyms
- unwelcome
- unloved
- undesirable
6. uncared-for
adjective. lacking needed care and attention.
Synonyms
- unattended
- untended
Antonyms
- noticed
- accompanied
- supervised
7. unhoped-for
adjective. so unexpected as to have not been imagined.
Synonyms
- unthought-of
- unhoped
- unthought
Antonyms
- unsurprising
- due
- expectable
- awaited
8. hoped-for
adjective. expected hopefully.
Synonyms
- anticipated
- awaited
Antonyms
- surprising
- unthought-of
- unhoped-for
9. fend
verb. ['ˈfɛnd'] withstand the force of something.
Synonyms
- fight down
- remain firm
- stand
- resist
- defend
- fight
- fight back
Antonyms
- refrain
- yield
- forbid
- disallow
Etymology
- fenden (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. fend
verb. ['ˈfɛnd'] try to manage without help.
Synonyms
- grapple
- manage
- deal
- get by
- make do
- make out
- contend
Antonyms
- sit
- sit down
- lie down
- change
Etymology
- fenden (Middle English (1100-1500))