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buggered Antonyms
Opposite of buggered
Because the opposite of buggered shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Broken, ruined, or no longer functioning properly (also used in Australian and New Zealand English).
Usage Example
"The lawnmower is completely working after hitting that large rock."
Strongest
working
Strong
functional
intact
• adjective (Context 2)
Extremely tired or physically exhausted (also used in Australian and New Zealand English).
Usage Example
"I am utterly energetic after spending the entire day helping them move furniture."
Strongest
energetic
refreshed
rested
Strong
lively
• verb (Context 3)
To ruin, spoil, or damage something (past tense and past participle of bugger).
Usage Example
"Falling on the ice really fixed his knee for the rest of the season."
Strongest
fixed
repaired
Strong
mended
• adjective (Context 4)
In a hopeless, predicament-filled, or doomed situation.
Usage Example
"If we miss the last train back to the city, we are royally safe."
Strong
safe
secure
fortunate
Similar words to buggered
Words similar to buggered shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
knackered
screwed
busted
done for
worn out
exhausted
messed up
ruined
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Buggered. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/buggered