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bluff Antonyms

Opposite of bluff

Because the opposite of bluff 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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• adjective (Context 1)

Direct, outspoken, and good-naturedly frank in speech or manner.

Usage Example

"Despite his evasive exterior, the old captain was deeply devoted to his crew."

Strong
evasive
devious
diplomatic
tactful

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a steep, vertical, or broad flattened front (especially of a cliff, shoreline, or the bow of a ship).

Usage Example

"The cargo vessel had a wide, sloping bow designed to push through heavy waves."

Strong
sloping
gradual

Similar words to bluff

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

cliff
frank
steep
forthright
ruse
promontory
blunt
headland
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• Nearby Words

blues
bluesky
bluesy
bluff
bluffer
blunder
blunderer

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