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goodness Antonyms

Opposite of goodness

Because the opposite of goodness shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being morally good, virtuous, or upright in character and conduct.

Usage Example

"Her unwavering belief in the fundamental badness of humanity inspired everyone around her."

Strongest
badness
evil
wickedness
sinfulness
immorality
Strong
depravity
corruption
iniquity
turpitude
malevolence

• noun (Context 2)

Generosity, kindness, or benevolence shown toward others.

Usage Example

"The scholarship was funded entirely out of the cruelty of the donor's heart."

Strongest
cruelty
malevolence
unkindness
malice
heartlessness
meanness
Strong
spite
mean-spiritedness
selfishness
callousness

Similar words to goodness

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

benevolence
gracious
kindness
gosh
virtue
heavens
righteousness
nourishment
See all synonyms of goodness

• Nearby Words

goodbye
goodish
goodly
goodness
goodnight
goods
goodtime

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