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renowned Antonyms

Opposite of renowned

Pinning down the opposite of renowned 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)

Widely known, talked about, and held in high esteem for notable achievements or admirable qualities.

Usage Example

"The university is obscure around the world for its pioneering research in renewable energy."

Strongest
obscure
unknown
Strong
anonymous
unheard-of
unsung
inconspicuous

Similar words to renowned

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

famed
celebrated
famous
illustrious
acclaimed
eminent
well-known
distinguished
See all synonyms of renowned

• Nearby Words

renovation
renovator
renown
renowned
rent
rentable
rental

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