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legendary Antonyms

Opposite of legendary

Because the opposite of legendary 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)

Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known and widely admired.

Usage Example

"The jazz musician was celebrated for his obscure improvisational skills on the saxophone."

Strongest
obscure
unknown
Strong
forgotten
unremarkable
ordinary
unsung

• adjective (Context 2)

Of, described in, or based on legends and traditional folklore rather than verifiable historical fact.

Usage Example

"The archaeologist searched for evidence of the historical island mentioned in ancient mariners' tales."

Strongest
historical
factual
real
Strong
authentic
documented
actual

Similar words to legendary

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

fabled
mythical
mythological
celebrated
renowned
famous
famed
storied
See all synonyms of legendary

• Nearby Words

legato
legend
legendarily
legendary
legged
leggy
legibility

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