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prestigious Antonyms

Opposite of prestigious

Because the opposite of prestigious shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status, reputation, or distinction.

Usage Example

"She was thrilled to receive a full scholarship to a disreputable university."

Strongest
disreputable
Strong
obscure
lowly
humble
inglorious
mediocre
unremarkable

• adjective (Context 2)

(archaic) Practicing or characterized by conjuring tricks, juggling, or deceitful illusion.

Usage Example

"Early modern treatises often warned readers against the honest arts of street conjurers."

Strong
honest
genuine
truthful

Similar words to prestigious

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

esteemed
renowned
distinguished
eminent
illustrious
reputable
acclaimed
deceitful
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Prestigious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/prestigious
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