Antonyms Words List (1000+ A to Z)

An antonym is a word that has the complete opposite meaning of another word. A good example of this is the words ‘hot’ and ‘cold’. The word ‘hot’ has a connotation of being positive, while the word ‘cold’ has a connotation of being negative. There are many antonyms in the English language, and we have put together a comprehensive list for you. This list includes antonyms for both adjectives and verbs, as well as proper nouns. We have also organized the list by letter so that it is easy to find the specific antonym you are looking for.

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Definition of Antonyms

When most people think of words that have opposite meanings, the first thing that comes to mind is antonyms. An antonym is a word with a meaning that is the direct opposite of another word. For example, the antonym of “big” would be “small,” and the antonym of “up” would be “down.” While antonyms are generally defined as opposites, there can be some overlap in their definitions. For instance, the antonym of “fast” could also be considered “slow.” Let’s take a closer look at how antonyms are defined and used in everyday language.

1000+ Antonyms Words List

A Antonyms Words List

Accord	→	Discord
Audacity	→	Mildness
Abortive	→	Productive
Admonish	→	Approve
Axiom	→	Absurdity
Arraign	→	Exculpate
Acumen	→	Stupidity
Ascend	→	Descend
Abolish	→	Setup
Abound	→	Deficient
Abate	→	Aggravate
Abject	→	Commendable
Adherent	→	Rival
Alien	→	Native
Adamant	→	Flexible
Allay	→	Aggravate
Alleviate	→	Aggravate
Adjunct	→	Separated
Abjure	→	Approve
Amplify	→	Lessen
Acrimony	→	Courtesy
Authentic	→	Fictitious
Awkward	→	Adroit
Adhere	→	Condemn
Absolve	→	Compel
Abash	→	Uphold
Adversity	→	Prosperity
Allure	→	Repulse

B Antonyms Words List

Befogged	→	Clear headed
Brittle	→	Tough
Busy	→	Idle
Bustle	→	Slowness
Baroque	→	Plain
Baffle	→	Facilitate
Blunt	→	Keen
Batty	→	Sane
Barrier	→	Link
Barbarous	→	Civilized
Benevolent	→	Malevolent
Barren	→	Damp
Bind	→	Release
Bewitching	→	Repulsive
Base	→	Summit
Bawdy	→	Decent
Bleak	→	Bright
Benign	→	Malignant
Bold	→	Timid
Boisterous	→	Placid
Bleak	→	Bright

C Antonyms Words List

Camouflage	→	Reveal
Carnal	→	Spiritual
Conspicuous	→	Concealed
Consolidate	→	Separate
Chastise	→	Cheer
Classic	→	Romantic
Cheap	→	Dear
Captivity	→	Freedom
Censure	→	Praise
Compassion	→	Cruelty
Compress	→	Amplify
Courtesy	→	Disdain
Callous	→	Compassionate
Captivate	→	Disillusion offend
Coarse	→	Fine
Calamity	→	Fortune
Clandestine	→	Open
Conceit	→	Modesty
Contradict	→	Approve
Captivate	→	Repel
Comprise	→	Reject
Comic	→	Tragic
Cease	→	Begin
Calumny	→	Commendation
Chaste	→	Sullied
Cement	→	Disintegrate
Calm	→	Stormy
Creation	→	Destruction
Contempt	→	Regard
Consequence	→	Origin
Catholic	→	Narrow- minded
Contrary	→	Similar
Compact	→	Loose
Confident	→	Diffident
Cunning	→	Naive
Consent	→	Object Disagree
Capable	→	Incompetent
Concede	→	Deny
Concord	→	Discord
Candid	→	Evasive
Condemn	→	Approve
Concur	→	Differ
Celebrated	→	Unknown
Callous	→	Kind
Calculating	→	Artless
Consolidate	→	Weaken

D Antonyms Words List

Deceit	→	Veracity
Derogatory	→	Laudatory
Denounce	→	Defend
Docile	→	Headstrong
Dissuade	→	Insite
Decay	→	Flourish
Demolish	→	Repair
Defray	→	Disclaim
Deliberate	→	Rash
Deprive	→	Restore
Defile	→	Purify
Decipher	→	Misinterpret
Disdain	→	Approve
Deride	→	Inspire
Destructive	→	Creative
Despair	→	Contentment
Dwarf	→	Huge
Dense	→	Sparse

E Antonyms Words List

Encumbrance	→	Incentive
Eccentric	→	Natural
Ecstasy	→	Despair
Eclipse	→	Shine
Endeavour	→	Cease
Eloquence	→	Halting
Enormous	→	Diminutive
Equivocal	→	Obvious
Efface	→	Retain
Epitome	→	Increment
Eager	→	Indifferent

F, G, H Antonyms Words List

Fluctuate	→	Stabilize
Ferocious	→	Gentle
Forsake	→	Hold
Fallacy	→	Veracity
Fabricate	→	Destroy
Frivolous	→	Solemn
Frugality	→	Lavishness
Feeble	→	Strong
Feud	→	Harmony
Fragile	→	Enduring
Fanatical	→	Liberal
Falter	→	Persist
Frantic	→	Subdued
Glut	→	Starve
Gather	→	Disperse
Glory	→	Shame
Genuine	→	Spurious
Gloom	→	Delight
Grisly	→	Pleasing
Gracious	→	Rude
Generosity	→	Stinginess
Gloomy	→	Gay
Gorgeous	→	Dull
Grudge	→	Benevolence
Guile	→	Honesty
Harass	→	Assist
Heretic	→	Conformable
Hasty	→	Leisurely
Humility	→	Boldness
Harmony	→	Discord
Hapless	→	Fortunate
Hideous	→	Attractive
Humble	→	Proud
Hamper	→	Promote
Haughty	→	Humble
Hamstrung	→	Strengthen
Honor	→	Denunciation
Hazard	→	Conviction

I, J, K Antonyms Words List

Impute	→	Exculpate
Immunity	→	Blame
Intrinsic	→	Extraneous
Incompetent	→	Dexterous
Impartial	→	Prejudiced
Intrigue	→	Candor
Immerse	→	Emerge
Invective	→	Approval
Indigent	→	Rich
Impious	→	Pious
Indifferent	→	Partial
Interesting	→	Dull
Impulsive	→	Cautious
Insipid	→	Pleasing
Insipid	→	Delicious
Invincible	→	Effeminate
Inevitable	→	Unlikely
Imminent	→	Distant
Immaculate	→	Defiled
Insinuate	→	Conceal
Instill	→	Eradicate
Ingenuous	→	Wily
Impediment	→	Assistant
Intricate	→	Regulated
Insolvent	→	Wealthy
Irrepressible	→	Composed
Infernal	→	Heavenly
Immense	→	Puny
Impair	→	Restore
Immaculate	→	Defiled
Inclination	→	Indifference
Infringe	→	Comply
Incongruous	→	Compatible
Judicious	→	Irrational
Jaded	→	Renewed
Juvenile	→	Dotage
Justify	→	Impute
Jubilant	→	Melancholy
Jovial	→	Solemn
Just	→	Unequal
Jejune	→	Interesting
Knave	→	Paragon
Keen	→	Vapid
Knotty	→	Simple
Kindred	→	Unrelated
Knell	→	Reconstruction

L, M, N Antonyms List

Lure	→	Repel
Lax	→	Firm
Liable	→	Unaccountable
Linger	→	Hasten
Lunacy	→	Normalcy
Liberal	→	Stingy
Lavish	→	Scarce
Lenient	→	Cruel
Luscious	→	Unsavory
Luxuriant	→	Scanty
Languid	→	Energetic
Lucid	→	Obscure
Merit	→	Demerit
Monotonous	→	Varied
Malice	→	Goodwill
Mollify	→	Irritate
Munificent	→	Frugal
Miraculous	→	Ordinary
Murky	→	Bright
Momentous	→	Trivial
Mandatory	→	Optional
Modest	→	Arrogant
Mitigate	→	Augment enhance
Masculine	→	Feminine
Molest	→	Console
Mutual	→	Separate
Morbid	→	Healthy
Mutinous	→	Submissive
Novice	→	Veteran
Niggardly	→	Generous
Noxious	→	Healing
Nullify	→	Confirm
Nonchalant	→	Attentive
Notion	→	Reality
Nimble	→	Sluggish
Numerous	→	Scarce

O, P, Q, R Antonyms List

Ordain	→	Revoke abolish
Opaque	→	Transparent
Obvious	→	Obscure
Offensive	→	Engaging
Outrage	→	Praise
Offspring	→	Ancestor
Optimist	→	Pessimist
Odious	→	Engaging
Oracular	→	Lucid
Outbreak	→	Compliance
Obstinate	→	Pliable
Obscure	→	Prominent
Occult	→	Intelligible
Obstruct	→	Hasten
Ornamental	→	Unseemly
Obtain	→	Forfeit
Ominous	→	Auspicious
Obliging	→	Mulish
Perverse	→	Complacent
Precarious	→	Assured
Paramount	→	Trivial
Propagate	→	Suppress
Prompt	→	Slow
Persuade	→	Dissuade
Peevish	→	Suave
Progress	→	Retrogress
Pompous	→	Unpretentious
Placid	→	Turbulent
Peerless	→	Mediocre
Perturbed	→	Calm
Pamper	→	Deny
Pacify	→	Irritate
Predicament	→	Resolution
Prudence	→	Indiscretion
Pertness	→	Modesty
Quack	→	Upright
Quaint	→	Familiar
Quell	→	Exacerbate
Quarantine	→	Befriend
Quibble	→	Unfeigned
Remnant	→	Entire
Reluctant	→	anxious
Retract	→	Confirm
Rapidity	→	Inertia
Rustic	→	Cultured
Rout	→	Succumb
Remorse	→	Ruthlessness
Ruthless	→	Compassionate
Rebellious	→	Submissive
Redeem	→	Conserve lose
Restrain	→	Incite
Reason	→	Folly
Resentment	→	Content
Ravage	→	Reconstruct
Rectify	→	Falsify
Raid	→	Retreat
Reverence	→	Disrespect
Rescind	→	Delegate
Ratify	→	Deny
Remonstrate	→	Agree

S, T, U Antonyms List

Spry	→	Lethargic
Sterile	→	Profitable
Startled	→	Waveringly
Successful	→	Destitute
Stranger	→	Acquaintance
Savage	→	Polished
Shrewd	→	Simple
Sporadic	→	Incessant
Saucy	→	Modest
Subvert	→	Generate
Sublime	→	Ridiculous
Sacred	→	Ungodly
Succinct	→	Lengthy
Stupor	→	Sensibility
Sarcastic	→	Courteous
Slander	→	Applaud
Sympathy	→	Antipathy
Squalid	→	Tidy
Servile	→	Aggressive
Subsequent	→	Preceding
Spurious	→	Genuine
Stain	→	Honor
Superficial	→	Profound
System	→	Chaos
Subterfuge	→	Frankness
Substantial	→	Tenuous
Solicit	→	Protest oppose
Steep	→	Flat
Scanty	→	Lavish
Shabby	→	Prosperous
Sneer	→	Flatter
Sycophant	→	Devoted
Thrifty	→	Extravagant
Trenchant	→	Feeble
Tranquil	→	Agitated
Tyro	→	Proficient
Transparent	→	Opaque
Terse	→	Diffuse
Tremble	→	Steady
Tenement	→	Breakeven
Treacherous	→	Forthright
Throng	→	Dispersion
Taciturn	→	Talkative
Transient	→	Lasting
Tame	→	Wild
Tumultuous	→	Peaceful
Timid	→	Bold
Tenacious	→	Docile
Tedious	→	Exhilarating
Taboo	→	Permit
Tranquil	→	Violent
Thick	→	Thin
Temperate	→	Boisterous
Trivial	→	Significant
Urchin	→	Creep
Uncouth	→	Elegant
Umbrage	→	Sympathy
Urge	→	Abhorrence
Uncouth	→	Elegant
Utterly	→	Deficiently

V, W, X Antonyms List

Vagrant	→	Steady
Venom	→	Antidote
Valor	→	Fear
Vanity	→	Modesty
Vain	→	Modest
Vicious	→	Noble
Vigilant	→	Careless
Virtue	→	Vice
Vivacious	→	Dispirited
Veteran	→	Novice
Vivid	→	Dull
Vilify	→	Cherish
Vouch	→	Repudiate
Venerable	→	Unworthy
Waive	→	Impose
Wile	→	Naivety
Wicked	→	Virtuous
Wary	→	Heedless
Wane	→	Ameliorate
Wield	→	Forgo
Wilt	→	Revive
Wed	→	Divorce
Winsome	→	Alluring
Wan	→	Bright