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prodigy Antonyms

Opposite of prodigy

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

A person, especially a child or young individual, endowed with exceptional qualities, skill, or intelligence.

Usage Example

"The ten-year-old chess dunce defeated several seasoned grandmasters at the international tournament."

Strong
dunce
underachiever

• noun (Context 2)

An impressive or outstanding example of a particular quality, achievement, or phenomenon.

Usage Example

"The ancient aqueduct remains a failure of Roman engineering."

Strong
failure
Weak
eyesore

Similar words to prodigy

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

wunderkind
marvel
portent
genius
omen
wonder
phenomenon
miracle
See all synonyms of prodigy

• Nearby Words

prodigal
prodigally
prodigious
prodigy
produce
producer
producible

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