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straightaway Antonyms

Opposite of straightaway

Because the opposite of straightaway shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Without hesitation or delay; immediately.

Usage Example

"When the manager called for assistance, the support team responded later."

Strongest
later
eventually
Strong
subsequently

• noun (Context 2)

A straight section of a road, path, or racetrack, especially the stretch leading to the finish line.

Usage Example

"The cyclist gained a decisive lead over the pack on the final curve."

Strongest
curve
bend
turn
Strong
corner

• adjective (Context 3)

Moving or situated in a straight line; unbroken by turns or curves.

Usage Example

"The sprinters prepared for the hundred-meter curved dash."

Strongest
curved
winding
Strong
circuitous
indirect

Similar words to straightaway

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

immediately
right away
at once
instantly
straight
forthwith
direct
promptly
See all synonyms of straightaway

• Nearby Words

straggler
straggly
straight
straightaway
straighten
straightener
straightforward

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