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chore Antonyms
Opposite of chore
Because the opposite of chore shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A routine, regular task or job, especially a household or farm duty.
Usage Example
"The children had to finish their Saturday morning chores before going outside to play."
Strong
pastime
recreation
leisure
• noun (Context 2)
An unpleasant, tedious, or difficult task that requires significant effort.
Usage Example
"Commuting through heavy rush-hour traffic every day quickly became a real pleasure."
Strongest
pleasure
breeze
cinch
Strong
delight
joy
treat
cakewalk
walkover
• verb (Context 3)
To perform routine household or farm tasks.
Usage Example
"He spent the early morning hours choring around the barn before breakfast."
Strongest
rest
Strong
relax
idle
loaf
Similar words to chore
Words similar to chore shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
task
burden
drudgery
duty
job
grind
slog
ordeal
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Chore. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/chore