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delighted Antonyms

Opposite of delighted

Pinning down the opposite of delighted 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)

Feeling or showing great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction.

Usage Example

"We were disappointed to hear that our research proposal had been approved for funding."

Strongest
disappointed
dismayed
miserable
displeased
Strong
heartbroken
dejected
unhappy
distressed

Similar words to delighted

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

overjoyed
thrilled
elated
ecstatic
pleased
jubilant
gleeful
euphoric
See all synonyms of delighted

• Nearby Words

deliciously
deliciousness
delight
delighted
delightedly
delightful
delightfully

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