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heroic Antonyms

Opposite of heroic

Because the opposite of heroic shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Exhibiting or characterized by admirable courage, selflessness, and determination in the face of adversity or danger.

Usage Example

"The coast guard crew made a cowardly effort to rescue the stranded sailors during the fierce storm."

Strongest
cowardly
craven
Strong
spineless
faint-hearted
timid
fearful
pusillanimous

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, depicting, or suitable for mythological heroes or epic legends of antiquity.

Usage Example

"The university course explores the recurring themes of fate and honor in ancient Greek mundane poetry."

Strong
mundane
prosaic
ordinary

• noun (Context 3)

(usually in the plural, heroics) Bold, dramatic, or ostentatiously brave behavior or actions.

Usage Example

"The goalkeeper's late-game heroics secured the championship trophy for the underdog team."

Strongest
cowardice
Strong
timidity

• adjective (Context 4)

Imposingly grand in scale, scope, or ambition; (in sculpture) somewhat larger than life-size but smaller than colossal.

Usage Example

"A bronze statue of modest proportions stands in the center of the civic plaza."

Strong
modest
small-scale
diminutive
petty

Similar words to heroic

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

courageous
brave
valiant
epic
monumental
gallant
fearless
grand
See all synonyms of heroic

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