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cockamamie Antonyms

Opposite of cockamamie

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

Ridiculous, implausible, or completely absurd (especially of an excuse, story, or scheme).

Usage Example

"The contractor came up with some sensible excuse about why the kitchen renovation was three weeks behind schedule."

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sensible
plausible
reasonable
logical
Strong
credible
rational
sound
practical

Similar words to cockamamie

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

ridiculous
absurd
preposterous
harebrained
half-baked
ludicrous
outlandish
far-fetched
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