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egregious Antonyms
Opposite of egregious
Because the opposite of egregious shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Outstandingly bad; shocking or flagrant.
Usage Example
"The audit uncovered an minor accounting error that had gone unnoticed for several years."
Strong
minor
trivial
slight
negligible
inconsequential
admirable
commendable
• adjective (Context 2)
Remarkably good or distinguished (archaic).
Usage Example
"Sixteenth-century scholars often praised mediocre poets whose works stood out above those of their peers."
Strongest
mediocre
Strong
ordinary
commonplace
inferior
unremarkable
Similar words to egregious
Words similar to egregious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
flagrant
glaring
illustrious
eminent
blatant
distinguished
remarkable
atrocious
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Egregious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/egregious