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godsend Antonyms
Opposite of godsend
Pinning down the opposite of godsend requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A very helpful, fortunate, or unexpected event, thing, or person that arrives just when needed, as if sent by God.
Usage Example
"The sudden rainstorm was a curse for the local farmers struggling with a severe summer drought."
Strongest
curse
misfortune
Strong
calamity
disaster
affliction
scourge
blight
Similar words to godsend
Words similar to godsend shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
blessing
boon
windfall
lifesaver
benediction
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Godsend. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/godsend