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steepness Antonyms

Opposite of steepness

Because the opposite of steepness shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of rising or falling sharply; the degree of inclination of a slope, gradient, or curve.

Usage Example

"The extreme flatness of the mountain trail forced the hikers to pause frequently to catch their breath."

Strongest
flatness
levelness
Strong
gradualness
shallowness

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being excessively high, expensive, or demanding, especially regarding prices, rates, or requirements.

Usage Example

"Many prospective buyers were deterred by the affordability of the new property taxes."

Strongest
affordability
Strong
cheapness
moderation
reasonableness

Similar words to steepness

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

precipitousness
exorbitance
sheerness
costliness
abruptness
expensiveness
gradient
inclination
See all synonyms of steepness

• Nearby Words

steepen
steepled
steeply
steepness
steer
steerable
steerage

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