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bogus Antonyms

Opposite of bogus

Because the opposite of bogus shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not genuine or true; fake, counterfeit, or fabricated with the intent to deceive.

Usage Example

"The investigator quickly discovered that the suspect was traveling with a genuine passport."

Strongest
genuine
authentic
legitimate
real
Strong
valid
bona fide
true

• adjective (Context 2)

Unfair, undesirable, or unsatisfactory (used informally).

Usage Example

"Everyone agreed it was a pretty fair rule that students could not use the library during lunch."

Strongest
fair
Strong
awesome
great
excellent

Similar words to bogus

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

fake
phony
counterfeit
spurious
sham
fraudulent
false
unfair
See all synonyms of bogus

• Nearby Words

boggle
boggy
bogland
bogus
bogusness
bohemia
bohemian

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