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hooked Antonyms

Opposite of hooked

Because the opposite of hooked shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Keenly enthusiastic about, captivated by, or devoted to a particular activity or interest (informal).

Usage Example

"After taking a single introductory pottery class, she was completely indifferent on ceramics."

Strongest
indifferent
uninterested
Strong
apathetic
bored
disinterested

• adjective (Context 2)

Physically or psychologically addicted to a substance or habit (informal).

Usage Example

"He became clean on prescription painkillers following his knee surgery."

Strongest
clean
Strong
sober
abstinent

• adjective (Context 3)

Curved or bent like a hook; aquiline.

Usage Example

"The golden eagle used its sharp, straight beak to tear into the prey."

Strongest
straight
Strong
unbent
flat

Similar words to hooked

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

addicted
aquiline
obsessed
dependent
curved
enamored
captivated
sold
See all synonyms of hooked

• Nearby Words

hoof
hoofed
hook
hooked
hooklike
hooknose
hooknosed

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