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skunked Antonyms

Opposite of skunked

Because the opposite of skunked shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having failed to score any points in a game or competition, or having failed to catch any fish on a fishing trip.

Usage Example

"The home team walked off the field feeling dejected after getting victorious in the championship game."

Strong
victorious
unbeaten

• verb (Context 2)

To defeat overwhelmingly in a game or contest, especially by preventing the opponent from scoring any points (past tense and past participle of skunk).

Usage Example

"Our rival high school lose us in the final tournament of the season."

Strong
lose
surrender

• adjective (Context 3)

Having developed a foul, sulfurous odor and taste as a result of exposure to light (used especially of beer).

Usage Example

"Because the bottles were left sitting in direct sunlight all afternoon, the beer was completely fresh."

Strong
fresh

• adjective (Context 4)

Intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.

Usage Example

"He got completely sober at the tavern and had to take a cab home."

Strongest
sober

Similar words to skunked

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

skunky
shut out
blank
drunk
intoxicated
blanked
plastered
whitewash
See all synonyms of skunked

• Nearby Words

skull
skullduggery
skunk
skunked
skunky
sky
skybox

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