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blockbuster Antonyms

Opposite of blockbuster

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

A movie, book, or other cultural product that achieves immense popularity and enormous financial success.

Usage Example

"The summer movie season is typically dominated by big-budget action blockbusters."

Strongest
flop
dud
Strong
failure
washout

• adjective (Context 2)

Achieving or designed to achieve massive commercial success, widespread popularity, or a major impact.

Usage Example

"The museum's unsuccessful exhibition attracted over a million visitors in just three months."

Strongest
unsuccessful
Strong
obscure
lackluster

Similar words to blockbuster

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

megahit
smash-hit
hit
smash
bestseller
bestselling
chart-topping
sensation
See all synonyms of blockbuster

• Nearby Words

blockable
blockade
blockage
blockbuster
blockbusting
blocker
blockhead

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