Synonyms of remote
33 similar words · 24 opposite words
Another word for remote is far. Other synonyms of remote are far-off, distant, far-flung, outlying and hands-free. The opposite of remote is near.
Synonyms and similar words for remote
adjectiveAt a distance; disconnected.
- disconnected
- hands-freeNot requiring one's hands to use.
- wireless
adjectiveDistant or otherwise inaccessible.
- farDistant; remote in space.
- hidden
- distantEmotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.
- far-flungDistant or remote in relationship, space, or time.
- far-offRemote, either in time or space.
- faraway
- outlandish derogatoryOf a place: far away from where most people are located; in the middle of nowhere, out of the way, remote.
- outlyingRelatively remote from some central location.
- out of the way
adjectiveEmotionally detached.
- aloofEither physically or emotionally remote: distant, standoffish.
- dispassionateNot showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice.
- removed
- withdrawn
- cool
- frostyHaving an aloof or inhospitable manner.
- hanktyAloof; snobbish.
- offishAloof, standoffish.
- quietNot showy; undemonstrative.
- standoffishAloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.
- thorny
- touch-me-not-ishAloof; standoffish.
- unapproachableAloof and unfriendly.
- unbendingVery reserved, aloof and asocial.
- undemonstrativeNot given to showing emotion or feelings; reserved or distant.
- unimpressionableNot impressionable.
- uninvolvedEmotionally distant.
- hard-to-get datedThat is aloof, distant, or unapproachable.
- strange obsoleteReserved; distant in deportment.
Opposite of remote
adjectiveAt a distance; disconnected.
- attached
- connected
- contiguous
- direct
- presentialIn-person, on-premises, face-to-face (that is, not involving online, virtual or remote interaction).
adjectiveDistant or otherwise inaccessible.
- close
- nearPhysically close.
- proximate
- around the corner
- citerior literaryChiefly in place names: situated on the nearer side.
- close byClose, near, nearby: in proximity (to).
- immediate
- nearbyAdjacent, near, close by.
- present
- propinquitous literaryThat is in the propinquity; nearby.
- nigh archaic, poeticNot remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.
adjectiveSlight.
adjectiveEmotionally detached.
- companionableHaving the characteristics of a worthy companion; friendly and sociable.
- intimate
- involved
- passionate
Meaning of remote
- adjective At a distance; disconnected.
- adjective Distant or otherwise inaccessible.
- adjective Slight.
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Questions about synonyms of remote
- What is another word for remote?
- Remote has 33 synonyms on Word.ws, such as far, far-off, distant, far-flung, outlying, hands-free and touch-me-not-ish.
- What is the opposite of remote?
- The opposite of remote is near. Other antonyms of remote are presential, nearby, direct, connected and attached.
- What does remote mean?
- Remote means at a distance; disconnected.
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