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star Antonyms

Opposite of star

Because the opposite of star shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A highly famous or celebrated entertainer, athlete, or public figure.

Usage Example

"She became an international nobody after her breakthrough performance in the blockbuster film."

Strongest
nobody
nonentity
Strong
unknown
extra
understudy

• adjective (Context 2)

Outstanding, preeminent, or highly distinguished within a group or profession.

Usage Example

"The mediocre pupil of the mathematics class easily solved the complex equation."

Strongest
mediocre
Strong
inferior
second-rate
subpar
worst
unremarkable

• verb (Context 3)

To mark a document, item, or text with an asterisk or similar symbol to denote special importance or draw attention.

Usage Example

"He carefully starred the most important emails in his inbox to ensure he would reply to them promptly."

Strongest
unstar
Strong
unmark

Similar words to star

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

celebrity
outstanding
superstar
feature
premier
flag
headline
leading
See all synonyms of star

• Nearby Words

standstill
standup
staple
star
starboard
starch
starched

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Star. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/star
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