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blighted Antonyms
Opposite of blighted
Because the opposite of blighted shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Severely damaged, deteriorated, or ruined, especially referring to an urban area or community suffering from neglect and poverty.
Usage Example
"The city council approved a major grant to revitalize the thriving neighborhoods near the old industrial docks."
Strongest
thriving
flourishing
prosperous
Strong
unspoiled
preserved
• adjective (Context 2)
Afflicted with or withered by a plant disease or pest (of crops, trees, or vegetation).
Usage Example
"The farmer had to burn the healthy potato plants to prevent the fungal infection from spreading to the rest of the field."
Strongest
healthy
flourishing
Strong
blooming
verdant
Similar words to blighted
Words similar to blighted shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
diseased
ruined
withered
devastated
dilapidated
decayed
run-down
ravaged
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Blighted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/blighted