Honour, contradistinction, account, credit, and excellence are all synonyms for distinction. Similarity and uniformity are antonyms of distinction. And here are 50 another word for distinction.
1. difference
2. importance
3. honour
The noun "distinction" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 1 synonym with 3 letters, 6 synonyms with 4 letters, 3 synonyms with 5 letters, 6 synonyms with 6 letters, 2 synonyms with 7 letters, 5 synonyms with 8 letters, 3 synonyms with 9 letters, 8 synonyms with 10 letters, 3 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 2 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, 2 synonyms with 15 letters, and 1 synonym with 17 letters, for a total of 46 synonyms.
She earned a distinction for her outstanding performance.
The distinction between fact and opinion is crucial in research.
He graduated with distinction from a prestigious university.
There’s a clear distinction between the two types of art.
The award recognizes individuals of exceptional distinction in their field.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Instinct | Reason, deliberation | Impulse, reflex |
| Inclined | Disinclined, unwilling | Likely, prone |
| Incline | Disinclined, unlikely, raise, lift | Disposed, minded |
| Proliferation | Reduction, decline | Expansion, growth |
| Concentration | Inattention, distraction | Close attention, close thought |
| Companion | Enemy, stranger | Associate, partner |
| Session | Interruption, break | Meeting, sitting |
| Functionality | Dysfunction, inefficiency | Capability, usability |
| Irrational | Rational, logical | Unreasonable, illogical |
| Destiny | Chance, coincidence | Fate, fortune |
| Majestic | Pitiful, pathetic | Exalted, august |
| Aspiration | Apathy, indifference | Desire, hope |
| Aforementioned | Subsequent, following | Previously mentioned, above-mentioned |
| Progression | Regression, decline | Development, progress |
| Prediction | Retrospection, recollection | Forecast, prophecy |
| Region | Whole, entirety | Area, zone |
| In the region of | Exactly, precisely | Approximately, about |
| Compensation | Penalty, deprivation | Recompense, repayment |
| Revelation | Keeping, covering up | Disclosure, surprising fact |
| Questionable | Certain, indisputable | Controversial, contentious |
| Pessimistic | Optimistic, hopeful, cheerful | Gloomy, negative |
| Devotion | Disloyalty, indifference, hatred | Loyalty, faithfulness |
| Disturbance | Calm, peace | Disruption, distraction |
| Ineffective | Effective, efficient | Unsuccessful, non-successful |
| Exploitation | Benevolence, altruism | Taking advantage, making use |
| Retention | Loss, forgetfulness | Preservation, maintenance |
| Captivating | Boring, uninteresting | Entrancing, mesmerizing |
| Validation | Rejection, disapproval | Confirmation, approval |
| Situation | Chaos, disorganization | Circumstances, set of circumstances |
| Portion | Whole, entirety | Part, piece |
| Formation | Destruction, disappearance, dissolution | Emergence, coming into being |
| Attraction | Repulsion, aversion | Appeal, attractiveness |
| Indispensable | Dispensable, superfluous, non-essential | Essential, crucial |
| Sinister | Benevolent, kind | Menacing, threatening |
| Instruction | Confusion, misguidance | Order, command |
| Prestige | Disrepute, obscurity | Status, standing |
| Champion | Opponent, critic | Winner, title-holder |
| Income | Expenditure, outgoings | Earnings, salary |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Handwriting | Typing, printing | Writing, script |
| Sarcastic | Sincere, genuine | Sardonic, ironic |
| Disdain | Admiration nd respect | Contempt, scorn |
| Composition | Disorganization, disarray | Make-up, constitution |
| Inconsiderate | Considerate, thoughtful | Thoughtless, unthinking |
| Degradation | Improvement, upliftment | Humiliation, shame |
| Discourse | Silence, quiet | Discussion, conversation |
| Hectic | Leisurely, quiet | Frantic, frenetic |
| Distort | Clarify, accurately represent | Twist, warp |
| Distorted | Clear, accurate | Warped, twisted |
| Unrealistic | Realistic, pragmatic, lifelike | Impractical, impracticable |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Destination | Origin, starting point | Journey's end, end of the line |
| Passion | Apathy, calm, calmness | Affection, anger |
| Division | Unity, integration | Dividing, dividing up |
| Childish | Mature, sophisticated | Childlike, youthful |