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lasting Antonyms

Opposite of lasting

Because the opposite of lasting shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Enduring or able to endure over a long period of time; continuing or permanent in effect.

Usage Example

"The peace treaty helped establish a fleeting friendship between the two neighboring nations."

Strongest
fleeting
temporary
short-lived
ephemeral
transient
Strong
momentary
passing
impermanent
transitory
brief

• noun (Context 2)

Endurance, continuance, or permanence over time.

Usage Example

"The ancient stone monument is a testament to the impermanence of well-crafted architecture."

Strongest
impermanence
Strong
transience

Similar words to lasting

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

enduring
long-lasting
abiding
endurance
permanent
permanence
continuance
long-term
See all synonyms of lasting

• Nearby Words

lasso
last
lastborn
lasting
lastingly
lastly
latch

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