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rightwards Antonyms

Opposite of rightwards

Because the opposite of rightwards 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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• adverb (Context 1)

Toward or in the direction of the right side.

Usage Example

"The river bends sharply leftwards just beyond the old stone bridge."

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leftwards
leftward

• adverb (Context 2)

Toward more conservative or right-wing political views or policies.

Usage Example

"During the economic crisis, the coalition party shifted noticeably leftwards on fiscal policy."

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leftwards
leftward

Similar words to rightwards

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

rightward
right
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• Nearby Words

rightsize
rightsizing
rightward
rightwards
righty
rigid
rigidia

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