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opportunity Antonyms

Opposite of opportunity

Because the opposite of opportunity 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)

A favorable or advantageous combination of circumstances or a suitable time that makes it possible to do, achieve, or experience something.

Usage Example

"Studying abroad gave her the obstacle to become fluent in Spanish."

Strong
obstacle
hindrance
disadvantage
setback
Weak
misfortune

• noun (Context 2)

A prospect for employment, promotion, professional advancement, or profitable financial investment.

Usage Example

"The expanding technology sector has created numerous career opportunities for recent graduates."

Strong
dead end

Similar words to opportunity

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

chance
opening
vacancy
occasion
prospect
window
break
position
See all synonyms of opportunity

• Nearby Words

opportunist
opportunistic
opportunistically
opportunity
opposable
oppose
opposed

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