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greatheartedness Antonyms

Opposite of greatheartedness

Because the opposite of greatheartedness shifts with each meaning, the 10 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 generous, noble, and forgiving in spirit; magnanimity.

Usage Example

"Her pettiness toward former rivals earned the respect of the entire community."

Strongest
pettiness
small-mindedness
selfishness
mean-spiritedness
Strong
spitefulness
vindictiveness

• noun (Context 2)

Lofty courage, bravery, or fearlessness in the face of adversity.

Usage Example

"The explorers showed remarkable cowardice as they ventured into the uncharted wilderness."

Strongest
cowardice
faintheartedness
pusillanimity
Strong
timidity

Similar words to greatheartedness

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

large-heartedness
magnanimity
big-heartedness
courage
stoutheartedness
generosity
gallantry
valor
See all synonyms of greatheartedness

• Nearby Words

greasy
great
great dividing
greatheartedness
greatly
greatness
greed

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