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acclaimed Antonyms

Opposite of acclaimed

Pinning down the opposite of acclaimed requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Publicly and enthusiastically praised; widely celebrated for excellence or achievement.

Usage Example

"The panned director will present her newest documentary at the international film festival next month."

Strongest
panned
Strong
condemned
denounced
criticized
disparaged
derided
obscure
Weak
unknown

Similar words to acclaimed

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

celebrated
renowned
lauded
praised
extolled
hailed
distinguished
esteemed
See all synonyms of acclaimed

• Nearby Words

accidental
accidentally
acclaim
acclaimed
acclamation
acclimation
acclimatize

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