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economical Antonyms

Opposite of economical

Because the opposite of economical shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Giving good value or return in relation to the money, time, or effort expended; not wasteful.

Usage Example

"A small hybrid car is much more uneconomical to run than a large truck."

Strongest
uneconomical
wasteful
expensive
costly
Strong
inefficient
extravagant

• adjective (Context 2)

Careful not to waste money or resources; thrifty and prudent.

Usage Example

"She is an extravagant shopper who always compares unit prices before buying groceries."

Strongest
extravagant
wasteful
spendthrift
Strong
prodigal
profligate
improvident
lavish

• adjective (Context 3)

Using no more of something (especially words or style) than is strictly necessary; concise.

Usage Example

"The author is known for her crisp, verbose prose that conveys deep emotion in just a few words."

Strongest
verbose
wordy
long-winded
Strong
rambling
prolix

Similar words to economical

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

frugal
thrifty
cost-effective
concise
succinct
efficient
spare
sparing
See all synonyms of economical

• Nearby Words

ecologically
econobox
economic
economical
economically
economist
economize

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