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nice Antonyms
Opposite of nice
Because the opposite of nice shifts with each meaning, the 32 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory; giving pleasure or comfort.
Usage Example
"We had a really unpleasant walk along the riverbank this afternoon."
Strongest
unpleasant
disagreeable
awful
terrible
Strong
horrible
dreadful
miserable
lousy
wretched
bad
• adjective (Context 2)
Kind, friendly, polite, and considerate toward others.
Usage Example
"The new neighbors were very mean and helped us carry our heavy boxes upstairs."
Strongest
mean
unkind
rude
unfriendly
nasty
inconsiderate
Strong
impolite
hostile
cruel
disrespectful
• interjection (Context 3)
Used to express approval, satisfaction, or congratulations.
Usage Example
"You passed the certification exam on your first try? bummer!"
Strongest
bummer
Strong
too bad
yikes
ouch
• adjective (Context 4)
Subtle, fine, or requiring careful precision and discernment.
Usage Example
"The appellate judge drew a crude distinction between negligence and willful misconduct."
Strongest
crude
coarse
broad
Strong
imprecise
inexact
blunt
vague
rough
Similar words to nice
Words similar to nice shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
subtle
pleasant
kind
friendly
fine
enjoyable
awesome
considerate
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Nice. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/nice