Synonyms
Antonyms
1. unwished-for
adjective. not welcome.
Synonyms
- unwished
- unwanted
Antonyms
- welcome
- desirable
- loved
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Words that Rhyme with For Instance
Example sentences of the word for-instance
1. Noun Phrase
CNA2day for instance, offers an intensive one-day preparation to challenge the test in North Carolina.
2. Noun Phrase
Baked Lays, for instance, have 20 percent fewer calories than the company's original chips.
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. yearned-for
adjective. greatly desired.
Synonyms
- longed-for
- wished-for
Antonyms
- unwelcome
- unloved
- undesirable
5. uncared-for
adjective. lacking needed care and attention.
Synonyms
- unattended
- untended
Antonyms
- noticed
- accompanied
- supervised
6. unhoped-for
adjective. so unexpected as to have not been imagined.
Synonyms
- unthought-of
- unhoped
- unthought
Antonyms
- unsurprising
- due
- expectable
- awaited
7. hoped-for
adjective. expected hopefully.
Synonyms
- anticipated
- awaited
Antonyms
- surprising
- unthought-of
- unhoped-for
8. instance
noun. ['ˈɪnstəns'] an occurrence of something.
Synonyms
- piece
- occurrence
- bit
- mortification
- happening
- example
- clip
- time
- case
- natural event
- humiliation
Antonyms
- noncurrent
- disassemble
- disjoin
- black
Etymology
- instance (French)
- instantia (Latin)
9. instance
noun. ['ˈɪnstəns'] an item of information that is typical of a class or group.
Synonyms
- case in point
- apology
- information
- illustration
- representative
- precedent
- specimen
- quintessence
- example
- excuse
- sample
Antonyms
- appearance
- beginning
- ending
- success
Etymology
- instance (French)
- instantia (Latin)
10. instance
verb. ['ˈɪnstəns'] clarify by giving an example of.
Synonyms
- exposit
- illustrate
- elaborate
- lucubrate
- enlarge
- expand
- dilate
- expatiate
- exemplify
- expound
Antonyms
- white
- break
- allopatry
- sympatry
Etymology
- instance (French)
- instantia (Latin)