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prompt Antonyms

Opposite of prompt

Because the opposite of prompt shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause, bring about, or motivate someone to take a particular course of action (of an event, fact, or feeling).

Usage Example

"Rising energy costs prompted the university to invest in solar panels."

Strongest
deter
discourage
dissuade
Strong
prevent
inhibit
restrain

• adjective (Context 2)

Done, performed, or given without delay; immediate or quick.

Usage Example

"The customer service team provided a delayed response to our inquiry."

Strongest
delayed
late
slow
Strong
belated
tardy
sluggish

• noun (Context 3)

An act of encouraging, hesitatingly reminding, or supplying forgotten words to a speaker or performer; a cue or reminder.

Usage Example

"With only a gentle deterrent from the teacher, the student recalled the entire poem."

Strong
deterrent
discouragement

• adjective (Context 4)

Acting or arriving exactly on time; punctual and ready to act.

Usage Example

"Please be unpunctual for tomorrow's morning briefing, as we have a tight schedule."

Strongest
unpunctual
tardy
late
Strong
dilatory

• adverb (Context 5)

Exactly on time; precisely at the stated hour (used especially with clock times).

Usage Example

"The seminar will begin at nine o'clock late."

Strongest
late
Strong
tardily

Similar words to prompt

Words similar to prompt shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sharp
punctual
immediate
on time
cue
reminder
precisely
quick
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