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popeyed Antonyms
Opposite of popeyed
Because the opposite of popeyed shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having the eyes wide open in astonishment, fear, or intense eagerness.
Usage Example
"The children stood unfazed with wonder as the magician pulled a live dove from his hat."
Strong
unfazed
unimpressed
indifferent
• adjective (Context 2)
Having prominent or bulging eyes, either naturally or as a result of a medical condition.
Usage Example
"The aquarium tank was filled with brightly colored, sunken-eyed goldfish swimming through the plants."
Strong
sunken-eyed
hollow-eyed
Similar words to popeyed
Words similar to popeyed shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
bug-eyed
wide-eyed
goggle-eyed
astonished
dumbfounded
thunderstruck
exophthalmic
aghast
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Popeyed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/popeyed