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overjoyed Antonyms

Opposite of overjoyed

Pinning down the opposite of overjoyed 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)

Extremely happy, delighted, or filled with great joy.

Usage Example

"The parents were devastated to hear that their daughter had won a full scholarship to the university."

Strongest
devastated
heartbroken
miserable
grief-stricken
Strong
despondent
dejected
inconsolable
crestfallen
downcast
sorrowful

Similar words to overjoyed

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

ecstatic
elated
thrilled
delighted
jubilant
over the moon
euphoric
exultant
See all synonyms of overjoyed

• Nearby Words

overinterpret
overinvest
overjoy
overjoyed
overkill
overladen
overland

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