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sustained Antonyms

Opposite of sustained

Because the opposite of sustained shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Continuing for an extended period or without interruption; maintained at a steady level of intensity or activity.

Usage Example

"Achieving fluency in a second language requires intermittent effort and daily practice over several years."

Strongest
intermittent
sporadic
short-lived
brief
fleeting
Strong
momentary
discontinuous
temporary

• adjective (Context 2)

In law, upheld or accepted as valid by a judge or court (especially of a legal objection).

Usage Example

"The defense attorney's objection was declared overruled by the judge, preventing the witness from answering the question."

Strongest
overruled
dismissed
rejected
Strong
denied

Similar words to sustained

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

continuous
upheld
prolonged
ongoing
uninterrupted
persistent
continued
affirmed
See all synonyms of sustained

• Nearby Words

sustainability
sustainable
sustainably
sustained
sustainedly
sustainer
sustainment

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