Find Antonyms

outgoing Antonyms

Opposite of outgoing

Because the opposite of outgoing shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Friendly, socially confident, and enjoying the company of other people.

Usage Example

"Her introverted personality made it easy for her to make new friends at university."

Strongest
introverted
shy
reserved
Strong
withdrawn
unsociable
timid
reticent
aloof

• adjective (Context 2)

Leaving an office, position, or role, typically after an election or at the end of an appointed term.

Usage Example

"The incoming president met with her successor to ensure a smooth transition of power."

Strongest
incoming

• adjective (Context 3)

Going out or away from a particular place, especially regarding mail, telephone calls, or travel.

Usage Example

"Please place all incoming correspondence in the tray by the front desk before noon."

Strongest
incoming
inbound
Strong
arriving

• noun (Context 4)

A regular financial expenditure or amount of money that must be paid out, such as rent or household bills (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"They carefully reviewed their monthly outgoings to see where they could reduce household costs."

Strongest
income
revenue
Strong
earnings
receipts

Similar words to outgoing

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

extroverted
expenses
outbound
sociable
departing
expenditure
gregarious
friendly
See all synonyms of outgoing

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Outgoing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/outgoing
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.