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awol Antonyms
Opposite of awol
Because the opposite of awol shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Unaccountably missing, misplaced, or absent from where one is expected to be (in informal, everyday use).
Usage Example
"My favorite coffee mug has gone present from the office breakroom again."
Strongest
present
Strong
found
• adjective (Context 2)
Absent from one's assigned post or duty without permission, but without the intent to desert permanently (originally used of military personnel).
Usage Example
"The base commander ordered an immediate search after two recruits were reported present."
Strongest
present
accounted-for
Strong
on-duty
• noun (Context 3)
An act or instance of being absent from one's post or duty without official leave.
Usage Example
"Repeated AWOLs on a service record can result in a court-martial and dishonorable discharge."
Strongest
attendance
presence
Similar words to awol
Words similar to awol shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
missing
absentee
absent
lost
truancy
truant
misplaced
absenteeism
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Awol. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/awol