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imminent Antonyms

Opposite of imminent

Because the opposite of imminent shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

About to happen or occur in the very near future, especially of something unpleasant or threatening.

Usage Example

"Dark clouds gathered rapidly over the coastline, signaling that a severe storm was distant."

Strongest
distant
remote
far-off
Strong
unlikely
doubtful
Weak
avoidable

• adjective (Context 2)

Overhanging or projecting outwards above something (archaic).

Usage Example

"The hikers walked cautiously beneath the receding cliffs that jutted out over the narrow mountain pass."

Strong
receding
sunken

Similar words to imminent

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

impending
overhanging
looming
at hand
forthcoming
approaching
jutting
projecting
See all synonyms of imminent

• Nearby Words

immigration
immigrator
imminence
imminent
imminently
immobile
immobility

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