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hoodlumish Antonyms

Opposite of hoodlumish

Pinning down the opposite of hoodlumish 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)

Resembling, characteristic of, or befitting a hoodlum; rowdy, lawless, or thuggish in behavior or appearance.

Usage Example

"The town council passed stricter curfew ordinances to curb the law-abiding antics that had been disrupting the downtown square on weekends."

Strongest
law-abiding
orderly
well-behaved
Strong
respectable
civilized
gentlemanly

Similar words to hoodlumish

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

thuggish
ruffianly
delinquent
rowdy
lawless
unruly
antisocial
See all synonyms of hoodlumish

• Nearby Words

hooding
hoodless
hoodlum
hoodlumish
hoodwink
hooey
hoof

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