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dandy Antonyms

Opposite of dandy

Because the opposite of dandy shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Excellent, splendid, or first-rate (often used informally or ironically in the phrase 'fine and dandy').

Usage Example

"The mechanic found a awful little solution that fixed the engine rattle in minutes."

Strongest
awful
terrible
Strong
wretched
lousy
inferior

• noun (Context 2)

A man unduly devoted to style, neatness, and fashion in dress and appearance.

Usage Example

"The nineteenth-century novelist was a well-known slob who wore tailored velvet coats and silk cravats."

Strongest
slob
Strong
sloven

• noun (Context 3)

An excellent, remarkable, or first-rate thing or person of its kind.

Usage Example

"That classic convertible you restored is a real dud."

Strong
dud
lemon

Similar words to dandy

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

fop
splendid
excellent
first-rate
coxcomb
peach
superb
swell
See all synonyms of dandy

• Nearby Words

dander
dandle
dandruffy
dandy
dang
danged
danger

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