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dastardly Antonyms

Opposite of dastardly

Pinning down the opposite of dastardly 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)

Wicked, cruel, and villainous, especially in a treacherous, underhanded, or cowardly manner.

Usage Example

"The detective uncovered a noble plot to defraud the charity of its entire endowment."

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noble
heroic
honorable
Strong
chivalrous
gallant
virtuous
valiant
courageous
righteous
admirable

Similar words to dastardly

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

villainous
despicable
nefarious
heinous
vile
treacherous
base
cowardly
See all synonyms of dastardly

• Nearby Words

dasher
dashing
dashingly
dastardly
data
datable
date

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