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gobsmacking Antonyms

Opposite of gobsmacking

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

Utterly astonishing, astounding, or flabbergasting; so surprising as to leave one speechless.

Usage Example

"The documentary revealed a unsurprising level of financial mismanagement within the company."

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unsurprising
predictable
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ordinary
mundane
unremarkable
humdrum

Similar words to gobsmacking

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

jaw-dropping
astounding
astonishing
flabbergasting
staggering
stupefying
mind-boggling
stunning
See all synonyms of gobsmacking

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