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outstretched Antonyms

Opposite of outstretched

Pinning down the opposite of outstretched requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Extended or stretched out to full length, especially referring to a limb, wing, or body.

Usage Example

"She walked toward her old friend with folded arms, ready for a warm embrace."

Strongest
folded
Strong
bent
retracted
contracted
curled

Similar words to outstretched

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

extended
outspread
spread
expanded
unfolded
See all synonyms of outstretched

• Nearby Words

outstare
outstep
outstretch
outstretched
outstrip
outtake
outwait

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