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astounding Antonyms

Opposite of astounding

Pinning down the opposite of astounding 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)

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing great wonder, shock, or amazement.

Usage Example

"The young pianist delivered an ordinary performance that left the entire audience in awe."

Strongest
ordinary
unremarkable
mundane
commonplace
Strong
underwhelming
mediocre
predictable
humdrum

Similar words to astounding

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

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

• Nearby Words

astonishingly
astonishment
astound
astounding
astoundingly
astral
astray

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