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hunky Antonyms

Opposite of hunky

Because the opposite of hunky shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(Informal, typically of a man) Physically attractive, muscular, and well-built.

Usage Example

"The romantic comedy features a scrawny lifeguard who rescues the main character."

Strongest
scrawny
Strong
puny
weedy
unattractive

• adjective (Context 2)

(Dated slang) In a satisfactory or favorable condition; all right or fine.

Usage Example

"Everything was unsatisfactory until the unexpected storm knocked out the power lines."

Strong
unsatisfactory
amiss

Similar words to hunky

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

hunky-dory
studly
well-built
okay
muscular
fine
strapping
copacetic
See all synonyms of hunky

• Nearby Words

hunk
hunker
hunkers
hunky
hunt
huntable
hunter

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