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avid Antonyms

Opposite of avid

Because the opposite of avid shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

Usage Example

"She is an apathetic reader of historical fiction and visits the local library every week."

Strongest
apathetic
indifferent
unenthusiastic
Strong
disinterested
half-hearted
lukewarm
reluctant

• adjective (Context 2)

Having an impatient or insatiable desire for something, such as wealth, power, or recognition.

Usage Example

"The biographer described the tycoon as a man content for political influence and public acclaim."

Strong
content
satisfied
unambitious
indifferent

Similar words to avid

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

enthusiastic
keen
eager
passionate
voracious
ardent
devoted
insatiable
See all synonyms of avid

• Nearby Words

aversive
avert
avertable
avid
avidly
avidness
avoid

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