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legend Antonyms
Opposite of legend
Because the opposite of legend shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A traditional story handed down from earlier times, often popularly regarded as historical or based on real people and events, though not authenticated.
Usage Example
"According to local fact, the ancient castle was built in a single night by giants."
Strongest
fact
truth
Strong
history
reality
nonfiction
• noun (Context 2)
An extremely famous, admired, or notorious person who has achieved iconic status in a particular field or activity.
Usage Example
"After winning her seventh championship title, she was universally hailed as a tennis nobody."
Strongest
nobody
nonentity
Strong
unknown
has-been
Similar words to legend
Words similar to legend shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
key
inscription
myth
icon
folktale
epigraph
luminary
fable
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Legend. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/legend