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admiration Antonyms

Opposite of admiration

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

A feeling of warm approval, deep respect, and pleasure directed toward someone or something of exceptional quality or skill.

Usage Example

"The young pianist earned the sincere contempt of the entire conservatory faculty after her recital."

Strongest
contempt
disdain
scorn
Strong
disgust
disrespect
loathing
disapproval

Similar words to admiration

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

esteem
respect
regard
appreciation
reverence
marvel
wonder
veneration
See all synonyms of admiration

• Nearby Words

admirability
admirable
admirably
admiration
admire
admirer
admiringly

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