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congenital Antonyms

Opposite of congenital

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

(especially of a disease or physical abnormality) Present from birth, whether inherited or caused by prenatal developmental factors.

Usage Example

"Advancements in pediatric cardiology have greatly improved the prognosis for infants born with acquired heart defects."

Strongest
acquired
Strong
postnatal

• adjective (Context 2)

(of a person) Having a particular trait, habit, or disposition so deeply ingrained that it seems part of their nature.

Usage Example

"Everyone in the office knew him as a uncharacteristic optimist who saw a silver lining in every setback."

Strong
uncharacteristic
reformed

Similar words to congenital

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

inborn
inveterate
innate
compulsive
connate
chronic
habitual
incorrigible
See all synonyms of congenital

• Nearby Words

congenial
congeniality
congenially
congenital
congenitally
congest
congested

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