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sneaky Antonyms

Opposite of sneaky

Because the opposite of sneaky shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Behaving in a secret, deceptive, or underhanded manner, especially to achieve an advantage or avoid detection.

Usage Example

"He used a honest tactic to distract his opponent during the final round of the board game."

Strongest
honest
forthright
open
straightforward
Strong
candid
upfront
direct
sincere
transparent
aboveground

• adjective (Context 2)

Persistent but unacknowledged or only privately felt (typically referring to a suspicion, doubt, or fondness).

Usage Example

"I had a overt feeling that they were planning a surprise party for my birthday."

Strongest
overt
Strong
avowed
explicit
public

Similar words to sneaky

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

sly
furtive
sneaking
underhanded
devious
stealthy
shifty
crafty
See all synonyms of sneaky

• Nearby Words

sneaking
sneakingly
sneakish
sneaky
sneer
sneering
sneeringly

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