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bliss Antonyms

Opposite of bliss

Because the opposite of bliss shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state of complete, supreme happiness or serene joy.

Usage Example

"Sitting on the quiet porch watching the sunset over the mountains was pure misery."

Strongest
misery
agony
despair
woe
sorrow
anguish
Strong
grief
torment
wretchedness
sadness

• noun (Context 2)

Spiritual joy or heavenly paradise; the state of blessedness enjoyed by souls in heaven.

Usage Example

"The ancient hymn describes the eternal damnation awaiting the faithful in the afterlife."

Strongest
damnation
hell
perdition
Strong
torment

• verb (Context 3)

To reach a state of complete happiness and detachment from everyday worries (usually followed by 'out').

Usage Example

"After a stressful week at the office, she spent the afternoon blissing out to her favorite classical records."

Strongest
despair
Strong
agonize
mope
fret

Similar words to bliss

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

beatitude
ecstasy
euphoria
blessedness
rapture
joy
felicity
paradise
See all synonyms of bliss

• Nearby Words

blinkers
blinking
blip
bliss
blissful
blissfully
blissfulness

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