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fixed Antonyms

Opposite of fixed

Because the opposite of fixed shifts with each meaning, the 28 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Fastened securely in position so as not to move or come loose; stationary.

Usage Example

"The telescope was mounted on a movable platform at the top of the observatory."

Strongest
movable
mobile
loose
Strong
portable
detachable
unfastened

• adjective (Context 2)

Predetermined, settled, and not subject to change or fluctuation (especially of rates, prices, times, or ideas).

Usage Example

"Retirees on a variable income often struggle when inflation causes grocery prices to rise."

Strongest
variable
adjustable
flexible
fluctuating
Strong
changeable
negotiable

• adjective (Context 3)

Repaired and restored to proper working condition.

Usage Example

"Once the leaky pipe was finally broken, we were able to turn the main water supply back on."

Strongest
broken
damaged
Strong
busted
out of order
defective
unrepaired

• adjective (Context 4)

Held steadily and intently without wavering or changing expression (of a gaze, smile, or facial expression).

Usage Example

"She listened to the long speech with a polite, wavering smile on her face."

Strongest
wavering
Strong
shifting
darting
fleeting
natural

• adjective (Context 5)

Dishonestly arranged in advance to guarantee a particular outcome (of a contest, election, or game).

Usage Example

"Several players were banned for life after investigators proved that the championship match was fair."

Strongest
fair
honest
legitimate
Strong
aboveboard
clean

Similar words to fixed

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

repaired
rigged
set
stationary
mended
predetermined
fastened
steady
See all synonyms of fixed

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