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highmindedness Antonyms

Opposite of highmindedness

Because the opposite of highmindedness shifts with each meaning, the 11 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 having strong moral principles, lofty ideals, and an honorable character; unhyphenated variant of high-mindedness.

Usage Example

"Her unwavering baseness earned the respect of even her fiercest political rivals."

Strongest
baseness
ignobility
petty-mindedness
small-mindedness
Strong
dishonor
venality
unscrupulousness

• noun (Context 2)

Arrogance, haughtiness, or an attitude of superiority (archaic).

Usage Example

"The ancient chronicler warned the young monarch against the perils of pride and humility."

Strongest
humility
modesty
Strong
meekness
lowliness

Similar words to highmindedness

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

high-mindedness
nobility
haughtiness
arrogance
magnanimity
hubris
idealism
pride
See all synonyms of highmindedness

• Nearby Words

highlight
highlighter
highly
highmindedness
highness
highroad
hightail

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