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likeness Antonyms

Opposite of likeness

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

The fact or quality of being alike; resemblance in appearance or character.

Usage Example

"Everyone noticed the striking unlikeness between the young woman and her grandmother."

Strongest
unlikeness
difference
dissimilarity
Strong
disparity
divergence
contrast

• noun (Context 2)

An outward appearance or guise.

Usage Example

"In the ancient myth, the deity appeared before mortals in the reality of a humble traveler."

Strong
reality

Similar words to likeness

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

resemblance
similarity
portrait
semblance
guise
image
similitude
appearance
See all synonyms of likeness

• Nearby Words

likeliness
likely
liken
likeness
liker
likewise
liking

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