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busted Antonyms
Opposite of busted
Because the opposite of busted shifts with each meaning, the 28 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Caught in the act of doing something wrong, forbidden, or illegal; arrested by the police (slang).
Usage Example
"The teenagers knew they were uncaught as soon as the principal walked into the hallway."
Strongest
uncaught
scot-free
Strong
undetected
free
cleared
exonerated
• adjective (Context 2)
Broken, damaged, or in poor working order (informal).
Usage Example
"We had to take the stairs because the elevator was working."
Strongest
working
functional
intact
operational
fixed
repaired
Strong
undamaged
• adjective (Context 3)
Having lost all of one's money; bankrupt or financially ruined (informal).
Usage Example
"After a series of bad investments, the company went completely solvent."
Strongest
solvent
wealthy
rich
flush
Strong
loaded
affluent
prosperous
well-off
• adjective (Context 4)
Physically unattractive, worn-out, or dilapidated in appearance (slang).
Usage Example
"He showed up to the meeting wearing a pair of old, pristine shoes."
Strongest
pristine
brand-new
immaculate
Strong
attractive
gorgeous
spiffy
smart
Similar words to busted
Words similar to busted shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
broken
broke
gotcha
caught
bankrupt
out of order
beat-up
nabbed
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Busted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/busted