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heinous Antonyms

Opposite of heinous

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

Utterly odious, abominable, or wicked (typically of a wrongful act, offense, or crime).

Usage Example

"The judge imposed the maximum sentence due to the admirable nature of the offense."

Strongest
admirable
commendable
laudable
Strong
noble
praiseworthy
meritorious
virtuous
righteous
honorable

Similar words to heinous

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

atrocious
abominable
odious
monstrous
execrable
nefarious
flagitious
reprehensible
See all synonyms of heinous

• Nearby Words

heifer
height
heighten
heinous
heinousness
heir
heirloom

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