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fond Antonyms

Opposite of fond

Because the opposite of fond shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a strong liking, inclination, or affection for someone or something (usually used predicatively with 'of').

Usage Example

"Over the years, she had grown very averse of the quiet coastal town."

Strongest
averse
Strong
hostile
indifferent

• adjective (Context 2)

Feeling or showing warmth, tenderness, and loving affection.

Usage Example

"They exchanged a unloving farewell at the train station before parting ways."

Strongest
unloving
cold
Strong
hostile
aloof
distant

• adjective (Context 3)

Foolishly optimistic, naive, or credulous (typically modifying wishes, hopes, or beliefs).

Usage Example

"He clung to the realistic belief that the complex dispute would resolve itself overnight."

Strongest
realistic
Strong
pragmatic
cynical
skeptical

Similar words to fond

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

affectionate
loving
tender
naive
warm
caring
attached
foolish
See all synonyms of fond

• Nearby Words

following
folly
fomo
fond
fondly
fondness
food

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