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hairpin Antonyms

Opposite of hairpin

Pinning down the opposite of hairpin requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A very sharp, U-shaped curve or bend in a road or path, often found in mountainous terrain.

Usage Example

"The mountain pass was treacherous, forcing drivers to navigate steep inclines and blind hairpins at low speeds."

Strongest
straightaway

Similar words to hairpin

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

hairpin bend
hairpin turn
switchback
bobby pin
hairgrip
bodkin
See all synonyms of hairpin

• Nearby Words

hairlessness
hairlike
hairline
hairpin
hairsbreadth
hairsplitting
hairy

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hairpin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hairpin
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