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akimbo Antonyms

Opposite of akimbo

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

Flung out widely, haphazardly, or at awkward angles (especially of limbs).

Usage Example

"Exhausted from the long hike, the children collapsed onto the sofa with their legs straight."

Strong
straight
aligned

Similar words to akimbo

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

splayed
askew
sprawled
awry
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• Nearby Words

airworthy
airy
ajar
akimbo
akin
akinesis
akolouthos

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