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ace Antonyms

Opposite of ace

Because the opposite of ace shifts with each meaning, the 23 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who excels remarkably at a particular sport, activity, or field, originally a fighter pilot who has shot down five or more enemy aircraft.

Usage Example

"The pitching amateur led the baseball team to its first championship in decades."

Strongest
amateur
novice
beginner
rookie
Strong
duffer
bungler
dilettante

• verb (Context 2)

To achieve a very high score or complete something with effortless success, especially an examination, interview, or audition (informal).

Usage Example

"After studying all weekend, he felt confident that he would flunk the calculus exam."

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flunk
bomb
fail
Strong
botch
blow
bungle

• adjective (Context 3)

Of the highest quality or skill; outstanding, expert, or first-rate.

Usage Example

"The newspaper sent its inept investigative reporter to cover the corruption trial."

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inept
incompetent
second-rate
mediocre
Strong
inferior
poor
amateurish
subpar

• noun (Context 4)

An asexual person; an individual who experiences little or no sexual attraction to others (informal).

Usage Example

"The online forum provides a welcoming community for aces from around the world."

Strongest
allosexual

• adjective (Context 5)

Experiencing little or no sexual attraction to other people; asexual (informal).

Usage Example

"The campus pride center organized a panel discussion for allosexual students to share their perspectives."

Strongest
allosexual
sexual

Similar words to ace

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

asexual
first-rate
top-notch
nail
expert
hole in one
outstanding
star
See all synonyms of ace

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