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devotion Antonyms

Opposite of devotion

Because the opposite of devotion shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Profound love, loyalty, or dedication to a person, activity, or cause.

Usage Example

"Her lifelong apathy to public education inspired generations of young teachers."

Strongest
apathy
indifference
disloyalty
Strong
neglect
infidelity

• noun (Context 2)

Religious fervor or piety; (often in the plural) prayers or private religious exercises.

Usage Example

"The monks gathered in the chapel at dawn to perform their morning devotions."

Strongest
impiety
irreverence
Strong
sacrilege

Similar words to devotion

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

dedication
piety
loyalty
devoutness
commitment
reverence
allegiance
fidelity
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Devotion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/devotion
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