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coming Antonyms
Opposite of coming
Because the opposite of coming shifts with each meaning, the 26 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Approaching or about to happen, arrive, or take place in the near future.
Usage Example
"The project team plans to finalize the budget during the past week."
Strongest
past
preceding
previous
Strong
prior
bygone
former
elapsed
departed
• noun (Context 2)
An arrival, approach, or advent, especially of a notable person, season, or historical event.
Usage Example
"The sudden drop in temperature signaled the departure of winter."
Strongest
departure
going
Strong
passing
exit
leaving
withdrawal
• adjective (Context 3)
Justly deserved or merited as a consequence of one's actions (used predicatively, especially in 'have it coming').
Usage Example
"After months of neglecting his responsibilities, he knew he had the reprimand undeserved."
Strongest
undeserved
unmerited
unearned
Strong
unwarranted
unjustified
undue
• adjective (Context 4)
Showing great promise or potential to achieve prominence and success.
Usage Example
"Critics hailed the young violinist as a unpromising star in the classical music world."
Strongest
unpromising
declining
Strong
fading
waning
failing
washed-up
Similar words to coming
Words similar to coming shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
up-and-coming
upcoming
arrival
forthcoming
deserved
advent
promising
rising
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Coming. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/coming