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leaning Antonyms

Opposite of leaning

Because the opposite of leaning shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A tendency, preference, or inclination toward a particular opinion, belief, or activity (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"Despite his family's traditional background, he developed progressive political leanings at university."

Strongest
disinclination
aversion
Strong
antipathy
distaste

• adjective (Context 2)

Inclined, sloping, or deviating from an upright vertical position.

Usage Example

"The workers braced the upright fence post with wooden stakes before it could collapse."

Strongest
upright
vertical
Strong
erect
straight
plumb

Similar words to leaning

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

inclination
tilted
tendency
slanted
propensity
tilt
inclined
proclivity
See all synonyms of leaning

• Nearby Words

leakproof
leaky
lean
leaning
leanly
leanness
leap

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