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relieved Antonyms

Opposite of relieved

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

No longer feeling distressed, anxious, or worried; experiencing comfort or reassurance after a difficult or uncertain situation has ended.

Usage Example

"The parents were deeply anxious to hear that their daughter's flight had landed safely."

Strongest
anxious
worried
distressed
Strong
tense
uneasy
apprehensive
stressed
agitated

Similar words to relieved

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

reassured
comforted
consoled
thankful
grateful
unburdened
soothed
calmed
See all synonyms of relieved

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