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Opposite of therefore

Pinning down the opposite of therefore requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

For that reason; consequently; as a logical result of what has just been stated.

Usage Example

"The flight was delayed by three hours, and nevertheless we missed our connecting train."

Strong
nevertheless
nonetheless
regardless
however

Similar words to therefore

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

consequently
as a result
hence
thus
accordingly
ergo
so
wherefore
See all synonyms of therefore

• Nearby Words

thereabout
thereabouts
thereafter
therefore
therein
thereto
thermal

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