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fondness Antonyms

Opposite of fondness

Because the opposite of fondness shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A warm, tender feeling of affection or liking for a person, animal, or place.

Usage Example

"Over the years, she developed a deep dislike for her quiet coastal hometown."

Strongest
dislike
aversion
Strong
antipathy
hatred
animosity
hostility

• noun (Context 2)

A habitual liking, inclination, or strong preference for a particular activity, food, or thing.

Usage Example

"The professor is well known among his students for his aversion for classical music and dark chocolate."

Strongest
aversion
distaste
Strong
disinclination
repugnance

Similar words to fondness

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

liking
affection
penchant
tenderness
partiality
predilection
warmth
soft spot
See all synonyms of fondness

• Nearby Words

fomo
fond
fondly
fondness
food
foodless
fool

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