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hooray Antonyms

Opposite of hooray

Because the opposite of hooray shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

An exclamation used to express joy, triumph, approval, or encouragement.

Usage Example

"boo! We finally finished all of our final exams for the semester."

Strongest
boo
Strong
alas
drat
darn

• noun (Context 2)

A shout of joy, triumph, approval, or applause; a cheer.

Usage Example

"The crowd let out a loud boo when the home team scored the winning goal."

Strongest
boo
jeer
Strong
hiss
catcall
groan

• verb (Context 3)

To shout 'hooray' as an expression of joy, approval, or encouragement; to cheer.

Usage Example

"The children clapped and hoorayed when the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat."

Strongest
boo
jeer
Strong
hiss
catcall
heckle

Similar words to hooray

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

hurrah
hoorah
cheer
huzzah
yay
yippee
woohoo
whoopee
See all synonyms of hooray

• Nearby Words

hoop
hoopla
hooplike
hooray
hoot
hop
hope

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