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hangdog Antonyms

Opposite of hangdog

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

Having a dejected, guilty, or downcast appearance or demeanor; shamefaced.

Usage Example

"The student walked into the principal's office with a proud expression after forgetting his assignment."

Strong
proud
confident
unashamed
unapologetic
triumphant

• noun (Context 2)

A despicable, cowardly, orsneaking person (now largely archaic).

Usage Example

"In the seventeenth-century play, the villain dismissed his cowardly henchman as a mere gentleman."

Strong
gentleman
paragon

Similar words to hangdog

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

shamefaced
sheepish
downcast
crestfallen
scoundrel
wretch
abashed
knave
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• Nearby Words

handy
hang
hangable
hangdog
hanging
hangover
hangry

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