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good Antonyms

Opposite of good

Because the opposite of good shifts with each meaning, the 61 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 8 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

To be desired or approved of; pleasing, favorable, or agreeable in nature.

Usage Example

"The committee received the bad news about the research grant with great enthusiasm."

Strongest
bad
unfavorable
unwelcome
Strong
unpleasant
negative
disagreeable
undesirable
adverse
disappointing
distressing

• adjective (Context 2)

Having the required qualities; of a high standard, superior quality, or notable competence.

Usage Example

"A bad dictionary provides clear definitions alongside authentic examples of usage."

Strongest
bad
poor
inferior
substandard
Strong
inadequate
incompetent
deficient
shoddy
second-rate
mediocre

• adjective (Context 3)

Possessing or displaying moral virtue, righteousness, or kindness.

Usage Example

"Throughout his life, he strove to be a bad person who helped his neighbors in times of need."

Strongest
bad
evil
wicked
immoral
sinful
Strong
corrupt
unrighteous
dishonorable
vicious
malevolent

• adjective (Context 4)

Beneficial,wholesome, or advantageous to someone or something.

Usage Example

"Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet are bad for cardiovascular health."

Strongest
bad
harmful
detrimental
unhealthy
unwholesome
Strong
deleterious
injurious
damaging
adverse

• noun (Context 5)

That which is morally right, virtuous, or righteous.

Usage Example

"Literature often explores the timeless struggle between evil and evil within human nature."

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evil
wickedness
vice
sin
Strong
immorality
iniquity
depravity
wrongdoing

• noun (Context 6)

Benefit, advantage, or well-being to a person, community, or group.

Usage Example

"The municipal park was established for the common detriment of all local residents."

Strongest
detriment
harm
disadvantage
Strong
hurt
injury
loss
damage

• adjective (Context 7)

Thorough, considerable, or full in amount, extent, or degree.

Usage Example

"We waited a short hour at the station before the delayed train finally arrived."

Strong
short
scant
brief
partial
meager
slight

• adverb (Context 8)

In a satisfactory, effective, or thorough manner (used chiefly in informal speech).

Usage Example

"Listen badly to what the instructor is explaining so you do not miss any steps."

Strongest
badly
poorly
Strong
carelessly
improperly
inadequately
ineffectively

Similar words to good

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

beneficial
well
benefit
merchandise
virtuous
wares
goodness
virtue
See all synonyms of good

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