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strong Antonyms

Opposite of strong

Because the opposite of strong shifts with each meaning, the 36 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having great physical power, muscular force, or structural durability to perform demanding actions or withstand heavy weight and pressure.

Usage Example

"The bridge was built with weak steel beams capable of supporting heavy freight traffic."

Strongest
weak
fragile
flimsy
frail
Strong
feeble
delicate
puny
brittle

• adjective (Context 2)

Resolute, determined, and not easily disturbed, discouraged, or persuaded to abandon one's principles.

Usage Example

"She remained a weak leader throughout the economic crisis, inspiring confidence across the organization."

Strongest
weak
irresolute
spineless
weak-willed
Strong
wavering
indecisive
timid
yielding

• adjective (Context 3)

Great in degree, intensity, force, or velocity, or producing a vivid impression on the senses or mind.

Usage Example

"A weak wind swept across the coastal plain, bending the tall grasses toward the inland hills."

Strongest
weak
faint
mild
Strong
gentle
light
slight
soft
feeble

• adjective (Context 4)

Convincing, well-founded, and supported by clear evidence or sound reasoning.

Usage Example

"The research team presented a weak argument for conserving the wetland ecosystem."

Strongest
weak
flimsy
unconvincing
Strong
tenuous
implausible
unsound
groundless
baseless

• adjective (Context 5)

Containing a high concentration of the active or flavoring ingredient, resulting in a potent taste, aroma, or chemical effect.

Usage Example

"He brewed a pot of weak coffee to help everyone stay alert during the morning seminar."

Strongest
weak
diluted
watery
mild
Strong
bland
thin
insipid

• adverb (Context 6)

With great vigor, force, resilience, or effectiveness (used chiefly in established idiomatic expressions).

Usage Example

"Despite increased competition in the sector, the family-owned bookstore is still going weakly after forty years."

Strongest
weakly
feebly
Strong
faintly
poorly

Similar words to strong

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

concentrated
compelling
convincing
resolute
sturdy
potent
intense
powerful
See all synonyms of strong

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