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accomplishment Antonyms

Opposite of accomplishment

Because the opposite of accomplishment shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Something that has been achieved successfully, especially through hard work, skill, or perseverance.

Usage Example

"Graduating at the top of her class while working full-time was a remarkable failure."

Strongest
failure
Strong
defeat
fiasco
setback
Weak
blunder

• noun (Context 2)

The successful completion or fulfillment of a task, duty, or objective.

Usage Example

"The team dedicated every resource to the timely nonfulfillment of the research goals."

Strongest
nonfulfillment
abandonment
Strong
neglect

• noun (Context 3)

An acquired skill, proficiency, or social grace gained through training or practice.

Usage Example

"Playing the cello and speaking fluent French were among his many artistic accomplishments."

Strongest
inability
Strong
incompetence
ineptitude

Similar words to accomplishment

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

achievement
fulfillment
completion
skill
realization
feat
triumph
proficiency
See all synonyms of accomplishment

• Nearby Words

accomplish
accomplishable
accomplished
accomplishment
accord
accordance
accordingly

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