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relevance Antonyms

Opposite of relevance

Because the opposite of relevance shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

Usage Example

"The judge questioned the irrelevance of the witness's testimony to the central issue of the case."

Strongest
irrelevance
irrelevancy
inapplicability
Strong
impertinence
inappropriateness

• noun (Context 2)

Practical and social applicability or value to contemporary issues and everyday life.

Usage Example

"Many classic works of literature retain their cultural obsolescence centuries after they were written."

Strongest
obsolescence
Strong
insignificance
triviality

Similar words to relevance

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

relevancy
pertinence
applicability
significance
bearing
germaneness
importance
connection
See all synonyms of relevance

• Nearby Words

relentless
relentlessly
relentlessness
relevance
relevant
relevantly
reliability

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