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cushy Antonyms

Opposite of cushy

Pinning down the opposite of cushy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Undemanding, easy, or secure, typically providing comfort or good pay for minimal effort (especially of a job, post, or situation).

Usage Example

"After years of grueling fieldwork, he was delighted to land a arduous administrative position at headquarters."

Strongest
arduous
grueling
strenuous
demanding
Strong
onerous
taxing
backbreaking
tough
hard

Similar words to cushy

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

easy
comfortable
undemanding
effortless
soft
painless
snug
plush
See all synonyms of cushy

• Nearby Words

cushion
cushioning
cushiony
cushy
cuss
cussed
cussword

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