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bent Antonyms

Opposite of bent

Because the opposite of bent shifts with each meaning, the 20 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To shape or force something straight into a curve or angle (past tense and past participle of 'bend').

Usage Example

"The blacksmith heated the iron rod and straighten it into a horseshoe."

Strongest
straighten
unbend
Strong
flatten

• verb (Context 2)

To incline the body downward from the vertical or stoop (past tense and past participle of 'bend').

Usage Example

"She straighten down to tie her shoelaces before continuing her walk."

Strongest
straighten
Strong
rise
stand

• adjective (Context 3)

Curved, angled, or sharply altered from an originally straight or flat form.

Usage Example

"He tried to unlock the old door using a straight paperclip."

Strongest
straight
unbent
Strong
flat
erect
level

• adjective (Context 4)

Firmly determined or resolved to do a specified thing (typically followed by 'on').

Usage Example

"She was utterly irresolute on finishing the marathon despite her sore knee."

Strongest
irresolute
Strong
indifferent
undecided
hesitant

• noun (Context 5)

A natural talent, inclination, or predisposition toward a particular activity or interest.

Usage Example

"From an early age, the student showed a strong artistic disinclination."

Strongest
disinclination
Strong
inaptitude
aversion

• adjective (Context 6)

Dishonest, corrupt, or illegally obtained.

Usage Example

"The investigation uncovered a network of honest officials accepting bribes."

Strongest
honest
straight
upright
Strong
lawful

Similar words to bent

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

determined
crooked
bentgrass
inclination
corrupt
intent
aptitude
curve
See all synonyms of bent

• Nearby Words

benign
benignly
benjamin
bent
bequeath
bequest
berate

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