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jubilation Antonyms
Opposite of jubilation
Pinning down the opposite of jubilation requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A feeling of great happiness, triumph, and lively rejoicing.
Usage Example
"There was widespread despair across the city when the home team won the championship."
Strongest
despair
despondency
sorrow
grief
Strong
dejection
misery
woe
lamentation
Similar words to jubilation
Words similar to jubilation shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
exultation
elation
euphoria
joy
ecstasy
rejoicing
rapture
glee
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Jubilation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/jubilation