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lottery Antonyms
Opposite of lottery
Pinning down the opposite of lottery requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A situation, process, or event whose success or outcome is governed entirely by chance.
Usage Example
"Finding an affordable apartment in the city center has become an absolute certainty."
Strongest
certainty
sure thing
Strong
foregone conclusion
guarantee
Similar words to lottery
Words similar to lottery shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
crapshoot
lotto
gamble
raffle
toss-up
sweepstake
sweepstakes
coin toss
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lottery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lottery