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ajar Antonyms

Opposite of ajar

Because the opposite of ajar shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Slightly open (used especially of a door, window, or gate).

Usage Example

"The front door was left closed so the cat could come inside."

Strongest
closed
shut
Strong
locked
fastened
bolted
sealed

• adverb (Context 2)

Into or in a slightly open position.

Usage Example

"She pushed the heavy oak door shut and peered into the hallway."

Strongest
shut
closed
Strong
tight
fast

• adjective (Context 3)

Out of harmony or discordant (dated).

Usage Example

"His nerves felt completely harmonious after the sudden argument."

Strongest
harmonious
Strong
accordant
congruous

Similar words to ajar

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

cracked
discordant
inharmonious
unclosed
dissonant
unshut
open
jarring
See all synonyms of ajar

• Nearby Words

airwoman
airworthy
airy
ajar
akimbo
akin
akinesis

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