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petrified Antonyms

Opposite of petrified

Because the opposite of petrified shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

So frightened or terrified that one is unable to move or think clearly.

Usage Example

"The young actor stood fearless on the stage when he suddenly forgot his opening lines."

Strongest
fearless
calm
unafraid
Strong
composed
dauntless
intrepid
bold
courageous

• adjective (Context 2)

Converted into a stony substance by the gradual replacement or encrustation of organic matter with dissolved minerals over geological time.

Usage Example

"The national park is famous for its ancient, colorful trunks of unfossilized wood scattered across the desert floor."

Strongest
unfossilized
Strong
living

• adjective (Context 3)

Rigidly fixed and resistant to change or development (especially of attitudes, institutions, or customs).

Usage Example

"The reformers struggled to modernize the nation's flexible bureaucratic hierarchy."

Strongest
flexible
Strong
dynamic
adaptable
progressive

Similar words to petrified

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

terrified
ossified
fossilized
horrified
sclerotic
mineralized
terror-stricken
panic-stricken
See all synonyms of petrified

• Nearby Words

petition
petitioner
petrification
petrified
petrify
petrifying
petrochemical

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