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elation Antonyms

Opposite of elation

Pinning down the opposite of elation requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A feeling of great happiness, excitement, and triumph.

Usage Example

"A wave of dejection swept through the laboratory when the researchers confirmed the breakthrough."

Strongest
dejection
despair
despondency
misery
Strong
gloom
melancholy
sorrow
grief
sadness
depression

Similar words to elation

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

euphoria
exhilaration
jubilation
ecstasy
exultation
rapture
bliss
joy
See all synonyms of elation

• Nearby Words

elate
elated
elatedly
elation
elbowroom
elder
eldercare

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