What is the opposite of green?

The opposite of green depends on the context:

  • In terms of color: The opposite of green on the color wheel is red. This is because they are complementary colors; mixing them creates a neutral brown or gray.

  • In terms of environmentalism/sustainability: The opposite of "green" (meaning environmentally friendly) could be considered brown (representing destruction of nature) or gray (representing indifference or apathy towards environmental concerns). You could also argue for terms like "destructive," "polluting," or "unsustainable."

  • In terms of unripe vs ripe: If green refers to unripe fruit, the opposite would be ripe.

  • In terms of naivety: If "green" means inexperienced or naive, the opposite could be experienced, sophisticated, or seasoned.

Therefore, there's no single definitive opposite of "green." The correct antonym depends entirely on the intended meaning.