Other possibility, alternate, bohemian, choice, and option are all synonyms for alternative. Standard and conventional are antonyms of alternative. And here are 72 another word for alternative.
1. different
2. unorthodox
3. option
The adjective "alternative" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 1 synonym with 4 letters, 6 synonyms with 5 letters, 11 synonyms with 6 letters, 12 synonyms with 7 letters, 9 synonyms with 8 letters, 11 synonyms with 9 letters, 6 synonyms with 10 letters, 3 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 3 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, 2 synonyms with 16 letters, and 1 synonym with 22 letters, for a total of 68 synonyms for alternative.
We need an alternative solution soon.
There’s always an alternative way forward.
Consider the alternative options available now.
She chose an alternative route home.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Subordinate | Central, major, chief | Lower-ranking, junior |
| Sinister | Benevolent, kind | Menacing, threatening |
| Unhealthy | Healthy, fit | Harmful, detrimental |
| Systematic | Disorganized, chaotic | Structured, methodical |
| Deprive | Provide, bestow | Bankrupt, bereave |
| Deprived | Fortunate, wealthy | Disadvantaged, underprivileged |
| Intuitive | Logical, rational | Instinctive, intuitional |
| Degradation | Improvement, upliftment | Humiliation, shame |
| Destination | Origin, starting point | Journey's end, end of the line |
| Volatile | Stable, constant | Evaporative, vaporous |
| Terrifying | Comforting, reassuring | Horrifying, frightening |
| Terrify | Confident, unafraid | Petrified, scared stiff |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Assertive | Retiring, passive, submissive | Confident, forceful |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Innate | Acquired, learned | Inborn, natural |
| Pragmatic | Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic | Practical, matter-of-fact |
| Conservative | Left-winger, liberal, socialist | Traditionalist, traditional |
| Masterpiece | Failure, mediocrity | Triumph, coup |
| Manipulation | Honesty, transparency | Maneuvering, handling |
| Imagination | Reality, fact | Imaginative faculty, creative power |
| Water | Dry out, parch | Sea, ocean |
| Bitter | Magnanimous, content | Sharp, acid |
| Manifestation | Concealment, hiddenness | Display, expression |
| Enter | Leave, scratch | Go in/into, come in/into |
| Correlation | Disconnection, divergence | Connection, association |
| Impulsive | Cautious, premeditated | Impetuous, spontaneous |
| Narrative | Silence, summary | Account, story |
| Relative to | Independent of, unrelated to | In relation to, concerning |
| Relatively | Absolutely, distinctly | Comparatively, somewhat |
| Collective | Individual, separate | Shared, joint |
| Lively | Listless, lifeless, apathetic | Energetic, active |
| Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory, inadequate, unacceptable, poor | Adequate, all right |
| Operation | Inactivity, idleness | Functioning, working |
| Compatible | Incompatible, unsuitable | Harmonious, congruent |
| Wealth | Poverty, privation | Affluence, prosperity |
| Progressive | Regressive, conservative | Continuing, continuous |
| Distinctive | Common , ordinary | Distinguishing, characteristic |
| Incentive | Deterrent, disincentive | Inducement, motivation |
| Repetitive | Varied, interesting | Monotonous, tedious |
| Intimidating | Comforting, reassuring | Frightening, alarming |
| Automatically | Manually, intentionally | Instantly, spontaneously |
| Variation | Constant, uniformity, standardization | Difference, dissimilarity |
| Monster | Angel, hero | Fabulous creature, mythical creature |
| Entertainment | Boredom, drudgery | Amusement, pleasure |
| Representative | Atypical, unrepresentative | Typical, prototypical |
| Celebration | Mourning, lamentation | Jollification, merrymaking |
| Recommendation | Advisory, disapproval | Advice, counsel |
| Association | Disassociation, separation | Alliance, consortium |
| Live | Die, perish | Reside, have one's home |
| Positive | Pessimistic, negative | Constructive, practical |
| Long term | Short term, immediate | Prolonged, extended |
| Transformation | Preservation, conservation | Change, alteration |
| Later | Earlier, beforehand | Afterwards, subsequently |
| After all | In spite of, despite that | Most importantly, above all |