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addicted Antonyms

Opposite of addicted

Because the opposite of addicted shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance, habit, or behavior, and unable to stop without experiencing adverse effects.

Usage Example

"Many patients become clean to prescription painkillers after major surgery if their dosage is not carefully monitored."

Strong
clean
sober
abstinent
independent

• adjective (Context 2)

Enthusiastically devoted to or obsessed with a particular interest, hobby, or pastime.

Usage Example

"She became completely indifferent to solving crossword puzzles during her daily morning commute."

Strongest
indifferent
Strong
uninterested
apathetic
averse

Similar words to addicted

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

dependent
hooked
obsessed
devoted
fixated
habituated
infatuated
enamored
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