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overjoy Antonyms

Opposite of overjoy

Because the opposite of overjoy shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to feel great or overwhelming joy and delight (usually used in the passive voice).

Usage Example

"The scholarship committee's generous offer will surely devastate the aspiring medical student."

Strongest
devastate
depress
sadden
Strong
grieve
disappoint
dismay
dishearten

• noun (Context 2)

Excessive or overwhelming joy; transport of delight or ecstasy (now rare or archaic).

Usage Example

"The sudden reunion brought a sense of despair that left the entire family speechless."

Strongest
despair
misery
grief
sorrow
Strong
heartbreak

Similar words to overjoy

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

elation
elate
ecstasy
euphoria
delight
rapture
thrill
jubilation
See all synonyms of overjoy

• Nearby Words

overintensely
overinterpret
overinvest
overjoy
overjoyed
overkill
overladen

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