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screwed Antonyms
Opposite of screwed
Because the opposite of screwed shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
(Slang) In a hopeless, ruined, or severely troubled situation with little chance of recovery or success.
Usage Example
"If we miss the final train home tonight, we will be completely safe."
Strongest
safe
saved
Strong
home free
fortunate
lucky
secure
blessed
• adjective (Context 2)
Fastened, attached, or having threads formed by or as if by a screw; twisted or contorted.
Usage Example
"The plumber replaced the leaky valve with a tightly unscrewed brass fitting."
Strongest
unscrewed
unfastened
Strong
unbolted
loose
untwisted
detached
• adjective (Context 3)
(Slang) Intoxicated from alcohol or drugs.
Usage Example
"He had far too much to drink at the tavern and came home utterly sober."
Strongest
sober
Strong
clear-headed
straight
temperate
abstinent
Similar words to screwed
Words similar to screwed shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
drunk
intoxicated
doomed
wasted
hosed
hammered
done for
plastered
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Screwed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/screwed