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cohesiveness Antonyms

Opposite of cohesiveness

Because the opposite of cohesiveness shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of forming a united, harmonious, and well-integrated whole, especially among members of a group or parts of a work.

Usage Example

"Shared goals and open communication greatly improved the fragmentation of the research team."

Strongest
fragmentation
disunity
incoherence
disjointedness
Strong
discord
division

• noun (Context 2)

The physical property of like molecules or particles sticking together to form a unified mass.

Usage Example

"Adding a small amount of water increases the friability of the clay, making it much easier to mold on the wheel."

Strong
friability
dispersion
separation

Similar words to cohesiveness

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

cohesion
unity
solidarity
togetherness
coherence
connectedness
tenacity
harmony
See all synonyms of cohesiveness

• Nearby Words

cohesion
cohesive
cohesively
cohesiveness
cohort
cohost
coif

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