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What is another word for opposite extreme?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒpəsˌɪt ɛkstɹˈiːm] (IPA)

The phrase "opposite extreme" can be expressed in a variety of synonyms that convey different shades of meaning. Words like polar opposite, antithesis, or contrary describe the most extreme opposing idea or situation. For instance, if someone is incredibly arrogant, the polar opposite of that would be someone who is extremely humble. Conversely, words like different, diverse, or unalike describe less extreme but still opposing aspects. For example, if a group of people has different opinions on a topic, they may not be at opposite extremes, but they still have contrasting views. Understanding the nuances of these synonyms can help us better express specific ideas and differentiate between extremes and simply differences.
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  • To some extent my generation was reared on the Three Cheers view of history. This patriotic view of our past had a long run. It saw Australian history as largely a success. While the convict era was a source of shame or unease, nearly everything that came after was believed to be pretty good. There is a rival view, which I call the Black Armband view of history. In recent years it has assailed the optimistic view of history. The black armbands were quietly worn in official circles in 1988. The multicultural folk busily preached their message that until they arrived much of Australian history was a disgrace. The past treatment of Aborigines, of Chinese, of Kanakas, of non-British migrants, of women, the very old, the very young, and the poor was singled out, sometimes legitimately, sometimes not. ... The Black Armband view of history might well represent the swing of the pendulum from a position that had been too favourable, too self congratulatory, to an opposite extreme that is even more unreal and decidedly jaundiced.
    Geoffrey Blainey
  • Whereas the old White Australia Policy, in its extreme form, kept out all Asians, the new policy could be moving towards the opposite extreme. In calling for a strong, long-term flow of Third World migrants, it foreshadows the sacrificing of vital Australian interests on behalf of vague international creeds. It is also forsaking out historical experience for the sake of a nimble dream.
    Geoffrey Blainey
  • Men rush to California and Australia as if the true gold were to be found in that direction; but that is to go to the very opposite extreme to where it lies. They go prospecting farther and farther away from the true lead, and are most unfortunate when they think themselves most successful.
    Henry David Thoreau

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