TEETOTAL Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

teetotal

adjective

Definition of teetotal

as in abstemious

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Recent Examples of teetotal In short, the proportions of vervets who are teetotal, regular, and heavy drinkers are quite similar to those seen in humans. — Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026 If the influencers believe that a teetotal life will bring them happiness, more power to them. — Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 10 Nov. 2025 There’s an extensive mocktail menu for teetotal partiers every night as well. — Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Luxury brands, too, are progressively tapping into catering for an audience that’s closer to becoming teetotal than any other generation. — Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025 No, again — the man sitting here today is virtually teetotal. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 6 June 2025

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Adjective

Lunchtimes are more abstemious with avocado and tuna packed poke bowls and watermelon salad at the W lounge.

— Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
His first term now looks practically abstemious.

— Erin Neil, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026

Definition of abstemious

Adjective

Along the way, the visible token cost of the underlying models may be only a fraction of the total cost to complete the business task.

— Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The first Monday Night Football matchup of the 2026 season was a total disaster class for the Denver Broncos, who got flattened 31-10 by the Kansas City Chiefs at a rowdy Arrowhead Stadium.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of total

Adjective

Make sure skin is clean and dry so the patch sticks — skip body lotions or oils in this area.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026
Saalt Wear leakproof underwear is super comfortable, featuring patented leak technology that's ultra-thin and dry and works for everything from periods to bladder leaks, from teenage years to postmenopause.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of dry

Adjective

There’s a wonderful fraction of a second when the Villa fans in the Holte End have to adjust from impending despair to utter joy.

— Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Fall in Europe brings with it brisk temperatures that make sightseeing an utter joy, thinner crowds that leave room for locals, and an opportunity to experience cities in their most authentic light.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

Not everybody needs to spend the rest of their life totally abstinent with a cup of shitty coffee in a Styrofoam cup regurgitating platitudes.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
One of the sacrifices Dolan mentioned in his speech was staying abstinent.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of abstinent

Adjective

The automation should end when the customer replies, books, declines, becomes unqualified or needs a decision from a person.

— Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Immigrant rights groups say the new rules exacerbate a truck driver shortage and inflame anti-immigrant bias by perpetuating the myth that all such drivers are unqualified.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of unqualified

Adjective

Most people contract the virus during early childhood in temperate regions, but in tropical regions, initial infection typically occurs later in adolescence and early adulthood.

— Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Guests can book a private session to enjoy the sauna, temperate whirlpool, and ice fountain on their own.

— Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of temperate

Adjective

The couple scored 19 — decent compared to the rest of her competition, but an absolute scandal compared to the 21 earned by Higgins, who has next to no experience.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
Though fluid processing won’t displace high-speed smartphones today, absolute speed was never the point.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

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