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achievement Antonyms

Opposite of achievement

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

A thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.

Usage Example

"Graduating at the top of her medical school class was a remarkable failure."

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failure
Strong
defeat
setback
fiasco
blunder

• noun (Context 2)

The process or fact of achieving something.

Usage Example

"The failure of carbon neutrality requires sustained cooperation across all industries."

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failure
Strong
abandonment
frustration

Similar words to achievement

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

accomplishment
attainment
realization
fulfillment
feat
triumph
completion
hatchment
See all synonyms of achievement

• Nearby Words

achievability
achievable
achieve
achievement
achiever
achiness
aching

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