Opposite synonyms

Contradiction, across from, antithetical, antipode, and antithesis are all synonyms for opposite. Similar and identical are antonyms of opposite. And here are 45 another word for opposite.

Another word for opposite

1. facing

Across from, eyeball to eyeball with, face to face with, facing, fronting, and opposing are all synonyms for opposite.

2. conflicting

Antithetical, at odds, at variance, clashing, conflicting, contradictory, contrary, contrasting, converse, different, differing, disagreeing, dissimilar, divergent, incompatible, inconsistent, irreconcilable, obverse, opposed, opposing, polar, poles apart, unalike, unlike, and oppugnant are all another word for opposite.

3. reverse

Antipode, antithesis, contradiction, contrary, converse, flip side, inverse, obverse, per contra, reverse, the other extreme, the other side of the coin, and antipodes are all synonyms for opposite.

Opposite synonym statistics

Opposite synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 5, 15, 20, and 21 letters and 3 synonyms with 6, 11, and 12 letters. 6 synonyms with 7 letters and 9 synonyms with 8 letters.

4 synonyms with 9 letters and 5 synonyms with 10 letters. 2 synonyms with 13, and 14 letters. For a total of 41 another word for opposite.

Opposite sentences

The opposite of hot is cold.

Happy and sad are direct opposites.

Day and night are complete opposites.

Full is the opposite of empty.

Up is the opposite direction of down.

Related Words for opposite

  1. White
    • Synonyms: colourless, unpigmented
    • Opposites: healthy, ruddy, tanned, black
    • Part of speech: adjective
  2. Possibly
    • Synonyms: perhaps, maybe
    • Opposites: impossibly, definitely
    • Part of speech: adverb
  3. Prerequisite
    • Synonyms: necessary condition, precondition
    • Opposites: unnecessary, non-essential
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Unite
    • Synonyms: unite, bring together
    • Opposites: divide, separate, split
    • Part of speech: verb
  5. United
    • Synonyms: unified, integrated
    • Opposites: divided, separated, different, disagreeing, differing
    • Part of speech: adjective
  6. Generosity
    • Synonyms: liberality, lavishness
    • Opposites: selfishness, greed
    • Part of speech: noun
  7. Prohibited
    • Synonyms: Forbidden, banned
    • Opposites: allowed, permitted
    • Part of speech: adjective
  8. Situation
    • Synonyms: circumstances, set of circumstances
    • Opposites: chaos, disorganization
    • Part of speech: noun
  9. Unstoppable
    • Synonyms: Relentless, invincible
    • Opposites: stopable, halted
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Sloppy
    • Synonyms: careless, slapdash
    • Opposites: careful, meticulous
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Composition
    • Synonyms: make-up, constitution
    • Opposites: disorganization, disarray
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. Imposed
    • Synonyms: Enforced, forced
    • Opposites: removed, lifted
    • Part of speech: verb
  13. Impose
    • Synonyms: foist, force
    • Opposites: permit, allow
    • Part of speech: verb
  14. Opposition
    • Synonyms: resistance, hostility
    • Opposites: support, agreement
    • Part of speech: noun
  15. Adversity
    • Synonyms: misfortune, ill luck
    • Opposites: good times, prosperity, fortune
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. Support
    • Synonyms: hold up, bear
    • Opposites: contradict, undermine
    • Part of speech: verb
  17. Items
    • Synonyms: Objects, things
    • Opposites: whole, totality
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Item
    • Synonyms: thing, article
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  19. Hesitant
    • Synonyms: uncertain, undecided
    • Opposites: certain, decisive, confident
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Polite
    • Synonyms: well mannered, civil
    • Opposites: rude, impolite
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Disposition
    • Synonyms: temperament, nature
    • Opposites: indifference, apathy
    • Part of speech: noun
  22. Post
    • Synonyms: pole, stake
    • Opposites: remove, withdraw
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Positive
    • Synonyms: constructive, practical
    • Opposites: pessimistic, negative
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Oppression
    • Synonyms: persecution, abuse
    • Opposites: freedom, democracy
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. Write
    • Synonyms: put in writing, write down
    • Opposites: erase, delete
    • Part of speech: verb
  26. Criterion
    • Synonyms: basis, point of reference
    • Opposites: guess, conjecture
    • Part of speech: noun
  27. Exquisite
    • Synonyms: beautiful, lovely
    • Opposites: crude, ordinary
    • Part of speech: adjective
  28. Acquisition
    • Synonyms: purchase, accession
    • Opposites: loss, forfeiture
    • Part of speech: noun
  29. Necessity
    • Synonyms: essential requirement, prerequisite
    • Opposites: luxury, optional
    • Part of speech: noun
  30. Elite
    • Synonyms: best, pick
    • Opposites: dregs, common, ordinary
    • Part of speech: noun
  31. Compose
    • Synonyms: write, create
    • Opposites: destroy, dismantle
    • Part of speech: adjective
  32. Composed
    • Synonyms: calm, collected
    • Opposites: excited, overwrought
    • Part of speech: adjective
  33. Stopped
    • Synonyms: Halted, ceased
    • Opposites: started, continued
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Favourite
    • Synonyms: best-loved, most-liked
    • Opposites: least liked, disliked
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Supportive
    • Synonyms: encouraging, caring
    • Opposites: discouraging, opposed to
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Curiosity
    • Synonyms: Inquisitiveness, interest
    • Opposites: indifference, apathy
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Quite
    • Synonyms: completely, fully
    • Opposites: not at all, barely
    • Part of speech: adverb
  38. Possibility
    • Synonyms: chance, likelihood
    • Opposites: impossibility, unlikelihood
    • Part of speech: noun
  39. Proposed
    • Synonyms: put forward, suggest
    • Opposites: withdraw, agree
    • Part of speech: verb
  40. Excite
    • Synonyms: thrill, exhilarate
    • Opposites: bore, depress
    • Part of speech: verb
  41. Exposed
    • Synonyms: make vulnerable, make subject
    • Opposites: cover, protect from
    • Part of speech: verb
  42. Transition
    • Synonyms: change, move
    • Opposites: stagnation, stability
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Sensitive
    • Synonyms: responsive to, quick to respond to
    • Opposites: unresponsive, impervious, insensitive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  44. Disappoint
    • Synonyms: let down, fail
    • Opposites: cheer, satisfy
    • Part of speech: verb
  45. Disappointed
    • Synonyms: saddened, upset
    • Opposites: pleased, satisfied
    • Part of speech: adjective
  46. Impossible
    • Synonyms: not possible, out of the question
    • Opposites: possible, easy, attainable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  47. Position
    • Synonyms: location, place
    • Opposites: displacement, misalignment
    • Part of speech: noun
  48. Definitely
    • Synonyms: certainly, surely
    • Opposites: possibly, doubtfully
    • Part of speech: adverb
  49. Limited
    • Synonyms: restricted, finite
    • Opposites: unlimited, absolute
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Possible
    • Synonyms: feasible, able to be done
    • Opposites: impossible, unlikely
    • Part of speech: adjective
  51. Opportunity
    • Synonyms: chance, lucky chance
    • Opposites: adversity, disadvantage
    • Part of speech: noun
  52. Purpose
    • Synonyms: motive, motivation
    • Opposites: insignificance , irrelevancy
    • Part of speech: noun
  53. Excited
    • Synonyms: thrilled, exhilarated
    • Opposites: indifferent, turned off
    • Part of speech: adjective
  54. Despite
    • Synonyms: in spite of, notwithstanding
    • Opposites: because of, due to
    • Part of speech: preposition