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passable Antonyms

Opposite of passable

Because the opposite of passable shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Just good enough to be acceptable; satisfactory or adequate, though not outstanding.

Usage Example

"Although he had only studied for a few months, he spoke inadequate Spanish during the trip."

Strongest
inadequate
unacceptable
unsatisfactory
Strong
substandard
inferior
poor
exceptional

• adjective (Context 2)

Capable of being traveled on, crossed, or navigated without obstruction (especially of a road, mountain pass, or river).

Usage Example

"After the snowplows cleared the highway, the mountain road was finally impassable again."

Strongest
impassable
blocked
Strong
obstructed
unnavigable
closed

• adjective (Context 3)

Valid for circulation or able to be accepted as genuine (especially of coins or currency).

Usage Example

"The worn silver coin was barely counterfeit at the local market."

Strongest
counterfeit
invalid
Strong
bogus

Similar words to passable

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

traversable
adequate
navigable
satisfactory
acceptable
tolerable
unobstructed
clear
See all synonyms of passable

• Nearby Words

partygoer
paru
pass
passable
passably
passage
passenger

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