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Opposite of popularity

Pinning down the opposite of popularity requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or condition of being liked, admired, supported, or favored by many people.

Usage Example

"The mayor's unpopularity rose significantly after the city's public transit system was modernized."

Strongest
unpopularity
disfavor
Strong
obscurity
infamy
notoriety
anonymity

Similar words to popularity

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

favor
appeal
acclaim
approval
vogue
acceptance
fame
renown
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• Nearby Words

poppycock
populace
popular
popularity
popularization
popularize
popularly

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