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prizewinning Antonyms
Opposite of prizewinning
Pinning down the opposite of prizewinning requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having won or worthy of winning a prize or official recognition for high quality or achievement.
Usage Example
"The author gave a lecture on the research behind her second-rate historical novel."
Strong
second-rate
inferior
mediocre
Weak
unremarkable
Similar words to prizewinning
Words similar to prizewinning shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
award-winning
acclaimed
winning
laureate
distinguished
celebrated
outstanding
first-rate
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Prizewinning. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/prizewinning