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astonishing Antonyms

Opposite of astonishing

Pinning down the opposite of astonishing 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)

Extremely surprising, impressive, or difficult to believe; causing great wonder or amazement.

Usage Example

"The young pianist delivered an ordinary performance that brought the entire audience to its feet."

Strongest
ordinary
unremarkable
unsurprising
predictable
Strong
commonplace
mundane
expected
humdrum

Similar words to astonishing

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

astounding
amazing
staggering
stunning
incredible
extraordinary
remarkable
breathtaking
See all synonyms of astonishing

• Nearby Words

astilboides
astir
astonish
astonishing
astonishingly
astonishment
astound

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