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What is the opposite of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?

There isn't a real opposite for "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" in the same way that "hot" has "cold" or "up" has "down."

The word is essentially a made-up word from the movie "Mary Poppins," meant to be a nonsensical expression of something wonderful and amazing.

Here's why it's tricky to find an opposite:

* It's subjective: What one person finds "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" another might not.

* It's not a specific thing: It's a feeling, a state of being.

If you're looking for something to express the opposite of "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," you could use words or phrases like:

* Dreadful

* Abysmal

* Horrible

* Miserable

* A complete disaster

* A real downer

Ultimately, the best opposite would depend on the specific context you're using it in.

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