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appointment Antonyms

Opposite of appointment

Because the opposite of appointment 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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• noun (Context 1)

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, especially for a professional consultation or official purpose.

Usage Example

"She scheduled a dental cancellation for Tuesday morning."

Strong
cancellation

• noun (Context 2)

The act of assigning a person to a job, office, or position of responsibility, or the position itself.

Usage Example

"The committee announced her dismissal as the new university president."

Strongest
dismissal
removal
Strong
discharge
firing
termination
resignation
ouster

Similar words to appointment

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

furnishings
engagement
fittings
nomination
fixtures
meeting
designation
assignment
See all synonyms of appointment

• Nearby Words

appoint
appointee
appointer
appointment
apportion
apportionment
appraisal

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