Antonyms Alphabetical List
| Words | Opposites (Antonyms) |
A | |
| Abandon | Stay with, retain |
| Abate | Raise, increase, rise, augment |
| Abhor | Approve, like |
| Abject | Proud, independent |
| Abnormal | Normal, usual, regular |
| Abrupt | Gently, gentle, sloping |
| Abscond | Remain, stay, live in |
| Abstain | permit, continue |
| Abstruse | Revealed, simple, open |
| Abundant | Inadequate, poor, insufficient |
| Abuse | Use well, praise |
| Accelerate | Retard, reduce speed, hinder |
| Accession | Loss, diminution |
| Accommodate | Disoblige, refuse |
| Accomplish | Leave undone, fail |
| Awkward | Handy, graceful, clever |
| Accord | Discord, disagreement, unwillingness |
| Accumulate | Squander, waste, distribute |
| Acquaintance | Unfamiliar, ignorance |
| Adhere | Come undone, break from. |
| Adjourn | Hurry, on schedule, advance |
| Adoration | Irreverence, contempt, disfiguring |
| Affinity | Dislike, discord, antipathy, repulsion |
| Alliance | Separation, opposition, division |
| Altercation | Consensus, agreement |
| Ambiguous | Certainty, simple, clear |
| Annul | Restore, ratify |
| Antagonistic | Friendly, sympathetic, associated |
| Antique | Modern, fresh, new, young, recent |
| Applaud | Hiss, cry down |
| Applause | Abuse, disapproval, jeering, censure |
| Arrogant | Humble, tolerant, modest, docile |
Audacious | Polite, considerate, humble, timid |
| Authentic | Unauthentic, spurious |
| Awful | amazing wonderful |
B | |
| Bare | Clothed, covered, dressed, |
| Barricade | Help, open, approachable |
| Benevolent | Malvolent, uncharitable, malice, merciless |
| Betray | Conceal, defend, be loyal |
| Blasphemy | Reverence, exquisite, polite |
| Bliss | Unhappiness, misery |
| Boisterous | Quite, calm, soft, silent, tranquil |
| Brutal | Human, kindly, gentle |
| Brevity | Lengthy, circumlocution |
| Bystander | Performer, actor |
C | |
| Candid | Unfair, partial, biased |
| Canvass | Leave alone, refuse |
| Captivity | Freedom, liberty |
| Catastrophe | Benefit, blessing, boom |
| Celebrated | Unknown, undistinguished |
| Censure | Praise, commend, endorse |
| Cheer | Chill, depress, sadden |
| Chivalrous | Cowardly, ungallant |
| Circumscribe | Open, unbound |
| Clamour | Silence, peace |
| Coalition | Disunion, separation |
| Collateral | Lineal, direct |
| Combat | Peace, rest |
| Compassion | Ruthlessness, anitipathy |
| Conceal | Reveal, disclose |
| Concise | Diffuse, lengthy, large |
| Confer | Refuse, take back, withdraw |
| Consign | Withhold, withdraw |
| Conspiracy | Counter plot |
| Contradictory | Agreeing, compatible, consistent |
Crafty | Ingenuous, honest |
| Cruel | Humans, gentle, kind |
| Culmination | Bottom, base |
| Cripper | help, strengthen |
| Counterfeit | Accurate, authentic, sincere |
D | |
| Danger | harmless, protection, safety |
| Daring | Cowardly, timid, cautious |
| Dainty | Unpalatable, inelegant, uncritical |
| Dash | Retain, standstill, encourage |
| Debar | Admit, allow, facilitate |
| Debase | Exalt, purify, praise, respect |
| Declare | Censor, withhold, conceal |
| Decrease | Climb, enlarge, grow, strengthen |
| Decorum | Lack of dignity, improprity, levity |
| Deface | Improve, preserve |
| Defame | Praise, commendation |
| Descend | Climb, increase, lift |
| Desert | Stay with, retain |
| Despair | hope, optimism, encourage-ment |
| Deteriorate | Improve, ameliorate |
| Devoid | Full, well, supplied |
| Dexterity | Not skilled, clumsiness |
| Diligence | Laziness, slackness |
| Discern | Misunderstand, confuse |
| Disgrace | Compliment, exalt, praise |
| Disinterested | Interested, biased, subjective |
| Disown | Acknowledge, accept |
| Dogmatic | Undogmatic, vague |
| Dress | Undress, unclothed |
| Dwell | Travel, move on |
E | |
| Earnest | Slack, apathetic |
| Eccentric | Concentric, regular |
| Ecstasy | Calmness, agony, displeasure |
| Edible | Uneatable, inedible |
| Elegant | Inexpensive, ungraceful, unrefined |
| Embrace | Keep away, exclude |
| Emotion | Reason, indifference, rationality |
| Endorse | Disapprove, oppose, censure, reject |
| Enormous | Small, punny, compact |
| Entire | Repel, repulse, resist |
| Entrap | Set free, liberate |
| Escalate | Decrease, lessen, weaken |
| Escape | Confront, face, follow |
| Eternal | Transient, temporary, non-permanent |
| Everlasting | Finite, temporary |
| Exaggerate | Minimise, understate |
| Exile | Repatriation, welcome, greet |
F | |
| Fabulous | True, real, actual |
| Fallacy | Truth, real |
| Fantastic | Real, practical |
| Feeble | Strong, vigorous |
| Fervent | Cool, unimpassioned |
| Figurative | Actual, straightforward |
| Finite | Infinite, unlimited |
| Flimsy | Substantial, serious |
| Fluctuate | Constant, uniform |
| Fortify | Weaken, discourage |
| Fragile | Strong, solid, tough |
| Frown | Smile |
| Funeral | Cheerful, bright |
| Furtive | Open, obvious, above board |
| Futility | Utility, advantage, profitable |
G | |
| Gallantry | Cowardice, poltroonery |
| Ghostly | Alive, corporeal, pleasing |
| Genuine | Artificial, fake, imaginary |
| Gloomy | Cheerful, gay, bright |
| Gorgeous | Shabby, mean, dirty |
| Grandeur | Shabbiness, sordidness |
| Gratification | Disappointment, dissatisfaction |
| Grim | Mild, gentle |
| Grudge | Good will, love |
| Grusome | Charming, delightful, pleasing |
H | |
| Hamper | Release, accelerate |
| Hopeless | Lucky, fortunate |
| Harmony | Discord, disagreement |
| Hazardous | Timid, safe, protected |
| Heed | Disregard, neglect |
| Humane | Cruel, ungentle |
| Hostile | Pride, arrogance |
| Hypocrisy | Honesty, sincerely |
| Hypocritical | Candid, honest, loyal, moral |
I | |
| Identity | Difference, not similar |
| Immaculate | Spotted, stained |
| Immunity | Subjection, liability |
| Impatient | Patient, submissive |
| Imperative | Submissive, not compulsory. |
| Implicate | Exclude |
| Impel | Inhibit, prevent, quell |
| Implicit | Expressed, exposed, reserved |
| Imitate | Create, originate |
| Inaccessible | Approachable, accessible |
| Incumbent | Unnecessary, non-compul-sory |
| Industrious | Idle, lazy |
| Inevitable | Avoidable, unnecessary |
| Infinite | Finite, circumscribed, limited |
| Insolvent | Rich, affluent, flush, |
J | |
| Jeopardise | Secure, preserve |
| Jolly | Miserable, dull |
| Jubilant | Despairing, despondent |
| Judicious | Indiscreet, imprudent |
| Jumble | Clear, straightforward, order, arrange |
K | |
| Kidnap | Restore, bring back |
| Knotty | Smooth, easy, simple |
L | |
| Laborious | Easy, light, simple |
| Lavish | Economical, restrained |
| Legend | Reality, fact, true story |
| Lethal | Harmless, enlivening, life giving |
| Luminous | Dark, obscure |
M | |
| Malice | Charity, love |
| Malign | Praise, eulogise |
| Massive | Small, thin, minute |
| Manifest | Conceal, suppress, hidden |
| Melancholy | Gay, joyous |
| Melodious | Unmelodious, tuneless |
| Mercenary | Voluntary, generous |
| Mingle | Dissolve, disentangle |
| Migrate | Remain, stationary |
| Miraculous | Normal, natural |
| Misery | Joy, comfort |
| Moderate | Immoderate, excessive |
| Monotonous | Modest, cheerful, melodious |
| Mortal | Immortal, imperishable |
| Myth | Fact, history actual |
N | |
| Native | Exotic, foreign, alien, immigrant |
| Nervous | Composed, steady, tranquil |
| Numb | Vigorous, aware, lively |
| Notorious | Unknown, reputable |
| Nefarious | Chaste, honest, innocent |
O | |
| Obedient | Mischievous, stubborn |
| Obscene | Pure, clean |
| Obscure | Clear, plain, transparent |
| Obtuse | Intelligent, bright |
| Officious | Harmless, non-interfering, incurious |
| Opportunistic | Uninvolved, timid, lazy |
| Optimistic | Pessimistic, cynical, defeatist |
| Ostentatious | Reticent, restrained |
| Outrageous | Timid, appropriate |
| Outstanding | Mediocre, usual |
P | |
| Palatable | Unpalatable, tasteless |
| Palpable | Intangible |
| Paltry | Fine, great, sufficient |
| Paramount | Subordinate, inferior, irrelevant |
| Paucity | Abundance, multitude, adequate |
| Pensive | active, gay, happy |
| Petition | Command, order |
| Plague | Please, comfort, solace |
| Plungs | Drawout, come out |
| Preamble | Conclusion, ending |
| Precedence | Inferiority |
| Pregnant | Empty, meaningless |
| Profound | Shallow, abstruse |
| Prohibit | Endorse, permit, allow |
| Prudent | imprudent, injudicious, incautious |
Q | |
| Quack | Professional, qualified |
| Quash | Ratify, confirm, restore |
R | |
| Radiance | Dullness, dimness |
| Radical | Superficial, incomplete |
| Random | Formal, orderly, systematic |
| Rational | Irrational, foolish |
| Reciprocal | Selfish, individual |
| Rectify | Destroy, save, keep |
| Remission | Increase, augmentation |
| Repulsive | Admirable, alluring, charming |
| Resolute | Irresolute, undecided |
| Reveal | Conceal, hide |
| Revive | Depress, deject |
| Revolt | Loyal, obey, submit |
| Ridiculous | Grave, serious |
| Robust | Thin, weak, lean, fragile |
| Rustic | Urban, polished |
S | |
| Sacred | Temporal, wordly |
| Sad | Blithe, joyous, cheerful |
| Sane | Insane, confused, unreasonable |
| Sarcastic | Complimentary, flattering, favourable |
| Scandal | Praise, credit |
| Scatter | Retain, hold, gather, unite |
| Secular | Religious eternal, pious |
| Seductive | Repelling, chill, dissuade |
| Sensual | Ascetic, spiritual |
| Smooth | Uneven, rough, irregular |
| Sloth | Activity, vigour |
| Solace | Pain, irritation, vex |
| Solemn | Informal, profane |
| Solitary | Companionable, sociable |
| Sordid | Clean, polished |
| Speculation | Action, fact |
| Splendid | Shabby, cheap |
| Spontaneous | Involuntary, with prior preparation |
| Stagnant | Moving, running, in action |
| Stubborn | Docile, flexible vacillating |
| Sublime | Low, depressed |
T | |
| Taunt | Soothe, commend, praise |
| Tedious | Agreeable, delightful |
| Testimony | Concealment, denial |
| Terse | Lengthy, talkative, tedious |
| Torment | Comfort, easy, tranquil |
| Trifle | Serious |
| Trivial | Significant, important |
| Triumph | Lament, fail |
| Turmoil | Quiet, peacefulness |
U | |
| Unanimous | Discordant, disagreeing |
| Unique | Common, ordinary |
| Unethical | Moral, principled |
| Unique | Common, ordinary |
| Urbane | Brusque, gauche, vulgar |
| Utopian | Practical, real |
V | |
| Vague | Certain, definite, sure |
| Vain | Useful, effective |
| Valiant | Unheroic, cowardly |
| Vanish | Appear, live, survive |
| Veil | Disclose, uncover |
| Velocity | Slowness, tardiness |
| Verbose | Terse, silent, speechless |
| Vigour | Sickness, weakness |
| Vivid | Dull, unimpressive |
| Vogue | Outdated, unpopular |
| Voluntary | Involuntary |
| Vulnerable | Fortified, strong, invulnerable |
W | |
| Warant | Forbid, disallow |
| Wearisome | Refreshing, restful |
| Whimsical | Serious, sober earnest |
| Wretched | Fortunate, happy, joyous |
| Wrinkle | Smooth, flat, straighten |
Y | |
| Yearn | Be contended, be satisfied |
| Yield | Resist, withhold, refuse |
| Yoke | Freedom, liberty |
Z | |
| Zeal | Apathy, weakness |
| Zest | Exhaustion, dislike, dullness, blandness |
| Zenith | Low, base, bottom, foot |
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