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condolence Antonyms
Opposite of condolence
Because the opposite of condolence shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An expression of sympathy and sorrow offered to someone who is experiencing grief, especially following the death of a relative or close friend (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"Friends and colleagues sent letters of congratulation to the family after hearing the sad news."
Strong
congratulation
felicitation
• noun (Context 2)
A feeling of compassionate sorrow or shared grief for another person's misfortune or loss.
Usage Example
"She spoke with genuine indifference as she comforted her grieving neighbor."
Strongest
indifference
Strong
callousness
apathy
heartlessness
Similar words to condolence
Words similar to condolence shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
sympathy
commiseration
compassion
empathy
solace
consolation
fellow feeling
comfort
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Condolence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/condolence