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abundant Antonyms

Opposite of abundant

Because the opposite of abundant shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Existing or available in large quantities; more than enough.

Usage Example

"The region is known for its scarce natural resources and fertile farmland."

Strongest
scarce
sparse
scant
meager
Strong
rare
insufficient
deficient
inadequate

• adjective (Context 2)

Having plenty of a specified thing; rich or well-supplied (usually followed by 'in').

Usage Example

"The coastal waters are devoid in marine life, attracting researchers from around the world."

Strongest
devoid
barren
Strong
destitute
bereft
poor

Similar words to abundant

Words similar to abundant shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

plentiful
copious
abounding
rich
bountiful
ample
teeming
profuse
See all synonyms of abundant

• Nearby Words

absurdly
absurdness
abundance
abundant
abundantly
abusable
abuse

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Abundant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/abundant
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