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great Antonyms
Opposite of great
Because the opposite of great shifts with each meaning, the 33 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Excellent, outstanding, or highly commendable in quality or character.
Usage Example
"She did a terrible job presenting the quarterly financial data to the board."
Strongest
terrible
awful
bad
poor
dreadful
horrible
lousy
Strong
abysmal
inferior
mediocre
• adjective (Context 2)
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average.
Usage Example
"A small storm swept across the eastern coast, leaving widespread flooding in its wake."
Strongest
small
slight
tiny
little
minute
minor
Strong
negligible
minimal
mild
modest
• adjective (Context 3)
Of major significance, importance, or prestige.
Usage Example
"The museum houses a comprehensive collection of works by the insignificant masters of the Renaissance."
Strongest
insignificant
obscure
unimportant
minor
undistinguished
Strong
trivial
unknown
inconsequential
lowly
• noun (Context 4)
A person of exceptional ability, achievement, or distinction in a particular field.
Usage Example
"We spent the evening listening to recordings by jazz greats like Miles Davis and John Coltrane."
Strongest
nobody
nonentity
Strong
mediocrity
amateur
novice
Similar words to great
Words similar to great shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
excellent
eminent
outstanding
immense
legend
vast
wonderful
enormous
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Great. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/great