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durable Antonyms
Opposite of durable
Because the opposite of durable shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing and long-lasting.
Usage Example
"The backpack is made of fragile canvas that can survive years of rugged outdoor use."
Strongest
fragile
flimsy
Strong
delicate
perishable
brittle
weak
• adjective (Context 2)
Continuing to exist or function effectively over a long period of time; enduring.
Usage Example
"Negotiators worked tirelessly to establish a short-lived peace agreement between the two nations."
Strongest
short-lived
temporary
Strong
fleeting
ephemeral
transient
unstable
• noun (Context 3)
Manufactured goods, such as household appliances, furniture, or automobiles, that do not quickly wear out and have a relatively long useful life (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"Consumer spending on durables such as refrigerators and cars rose sharply in the third quarter."
Strongest
consumable
Strong
perishable
disposable
Similar words to durable
Words similar to durable shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
long-lasting
enduring
hard-wearing
lasting
sturdy
tough
abiding
robust
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Durable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/durable