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maiden Antonyms
Opposite of maiden
Because the opposite of maiden shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Being the very first of its kind, especially regarding an initial journey, flight, speech, or public appearance.
Usage Example
"Thousands of spectators gathered at the harbor to watch the ocean liner depart on its final voyage."
Strongest
final
Strong
last
closing
subsequent
• adjective (Context 2)
Unmarried; relating to or suitable for a young unmarried woman (chiefly preserved in the phrase 'maiden name' or 'maiden aunt').
Usage Example
"She decided to keep her married name professionally after getting married."
Strongest
married
wedded
Strong
matrimonial
• noun (Context 3)
An unmarried girl or young woman, especially a virgin (now chiefly literary or archaic).
Usage Example
"The medieval ballad tells the story of a fair matron who outsmarted a greedy king."
Strongest
matron
Strong
wife
Similar words to maiden
Words similar to maiden shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
maid
first
inaugural
damsel
unmarried
initial
unwed
single
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Maiden. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/maiden