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bonanza Antonyms

Opposite of bonanza

Pinning down the opposite of bonanza requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A situation, event, or source that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.

Usage Example

"The unexpected surge in tourism proved to be a financial misfortune for local restaurants and hotels."

Strong
misfortune
disaster
calamity
catastrophe
dearth
famine

Similar words to bonanza

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

windfall
mother lode
jackpot
godsend
gold mine
boon
treasure trove
lode
See all synonyms of bonanza

• Nearby Words

bombing
bombproof
bona
bonanza
bond
bondage
bondholder

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