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conniving Antonyms

Opposite of conniving

Because the opposite of conniving shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful; scheming and calculating.

Usage Example

"The novel features a honest advisor who secretly plots to overthrow the king."

Strongest
honest
guileless
forthright
ingenuous
Strong
straightforward
trustworthy
sincere
candid

• noun (Context 2)

The act or practice of secretly conspiring, scheming, or tacitly consenting to wrongdoing.

Usage Example

"Their political honesty eventually came to light during the ethics investigation."

Strongest
honesty
Strong
candor
integrity

Similar words to conniving

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

connivance
scheming
calculating
collusion
devious
manipulative
intrigue
cunning
See all synonyms of conniving

• Nearby Words

connector
conniption
connive
conniving
connivingly
connoisseur
connotation

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