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stout Antonyms

Opposite of stout

Because the opposite of stout shifts with each meaning, the 20 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Somewhat fat or of heavy, thickset build (used of a person).

Usage Example

"A short, slim gentleman in a tweed coat greeted the guests at the door."

Strongest
slim
slender
thin
lean
Strong
skinny
slight
gaunt
lanky

• adjective (Context 2)

Brave, resolute, and determined in character or action.

Usage Example

"The local residents mounted a faint-hearted defense of their historic neighborhood."

Strongest
faint-hearted
cowardly
irresolute
timid
Strong
weak
feeble
half-hearted

• adjective (Context 3)

Strong, thick, and sturdy in structure or material (used of an object).

Usage Example

"Hikers should wear flimsy boots and carry a walking stick when crossing the rocky terrain."

Strongest
flimsy
fragile
frail
weak
Strong
delicate
rickety

Similar words to stout

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

stout-hearted
sturdy
portly
stalwart
staunch
robust
heavyset
resolute
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• Nearby Words

storybook
storyteller
storytelling
stout
stouthearted
stoutish
stoutly

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