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gladness Antonyms

Opposite of gladness

Pinning down the opposite of gladness 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)

The state or feeling of being glad; cheerful joy, happiness, or delight.

Usage Example

"Her heart was filled with sadness when she saw her family waiting at the station."

Strongest
sadness
sorrow
unhappiness
Strong
grief
misery
melancholy
gloom
despair

Similar words to gladness

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

happiness
joy
delight
cheerfulness
pleasure
elation
rejoicing
bliss
See all synonyms of gladness

• Nearby Words

gladiator
gladiatorial
gladly
gladness
gladsome
gladwrap
glam

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