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outcome Antonyms
Opposite of outcome
Pinning down the opposite of outcome 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)
The final result, consequence, or way a situation, process, or event turns out.
Usage Example
"The researchers are still waiting to see the final cause of the clinical trial."
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cause
origin
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source
beginning
root
Similar words to outcome
Words similar to outcome shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
result
end result
consequence
upshot
conclusion
effect
aftermath
product
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Outcome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/outcome