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convention Antonyms

Opposite of convention

Because the opposite of convention 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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• noun (Context 1)

An established custom, practice, or general agreement regarding social behavior, artistic style, or professional standards.

Usage Example

"It is a common academic unorthodoxy to cite all sources at the end of a research paper."

Strong
unorthodoxy
innovation
eccentricity

• noun (Context 2)

A formal agreement, pact, or treaty between sovereign states or international organizations regarding a specific matter of global concern.

Usage Example

"Over one hundred nations signed the international disagreement on the protection of endangered wetlands."

Strong
disagreement
discord

Similar words to convention

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

custom
treaty
conference
norm
congress
accord
tradition
pact
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• Nearby Words

convenience
convenient
conveniently
convention
conventional
conventionality
conventionally

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