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southpaw Antonyms
Opposite of southpaw
Because the opposite of southpaw shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A left-handed person, especially a boxer who leads with the right hand and foot or a left-handed baseball pitcher.
Usage Example
"The manager brought in a veteran right-hander from the bullpen to face the left-handed batters."
Strongest
right-hander
righty
• adjective (Context 2)
Left-handed, or designating a boxing stance in which the fighter leads with the right hand and right foot.
Usage Example
"The trainer taught him how to counter a right-handed stance effectively during sparring sessions."
Strongest
right-handed
orthodox
Similar words to southpaw
Words similar to southpaw shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
left-handed
left-hander
lefty
portsider
sinistral
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Southpaw. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/southpaw