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dedication Antonyms

Opposite of dedication

Because the opposite of dedication 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)

The quality of being committed to a task, purpose, or person.

Usage Example

"Her unwavering apathy to environmental conservation earned her international recognition."

Strongest
apathy
indifference
Strong
neglect
laziness
disloyalty

• noun (Context 2)

A formal ceremony in which a new building, monument, or sacred space is officially opened or consecrated for a specific purpose.

Usage Example

"Hundreds of residents gathered in the town square for the desecration of the new public library."

Strong
desecration

Similar words to dedication

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

devotion
commitment
consecration
inscription
loyalty
inauguration
tribute
allegiance
See all synonyms of dedication

• Nearby Words

dedicated
dedicatedly
dedicatee
dedication
deduce
deducible
deduct

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