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openhanded Antonyms

Opposite of openhanded

Because the opposite of openhanded shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Giving freely and generously; not stingy or withholding.

Usage Example

"The philanthropist was known for her tightfisted support of local arts programs and community libraries."

Strongest
tightfisted
closefisted
stingy
miserly
Strong
parsimonious
penny-pinching
uncharitable
selfish

• adjective (Context 2)

Done, delivered, or executed with the palm of the hand open rather than with a closed fist.

Usage Example

"The martial artist demonstrated how an closed-fist strike can safely deflect an opponent's momentum."

Strongest
closed-fist

Similar words to openhanded

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

generous
bountiful
munificent
unstinting
magnanimous
flat-handed
big-hearted
charitable
See all synonyms of openhanded

• Nearby Words

open
openable
opener
openhanded
openhearted
openheartedly
opening

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