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airworthy Antonyms
Opposite of airworthy
Pinning down the opposite of airworthy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Of an aircraft or its components, in a safe, mechanically sound condition that meets official standards for flight.
Usage Example
"The mechanics worked through the night to ensure the vintage biplane was fully unairworthy before the exhibition."
Strongest
unairworthy
Strong
grounded
inoperable
Similar words to airworthy
Words similar to airworthy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
flightworthy
flyable
serviceable
operational
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Airworthy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/airworthy