Find Antonyms

transparency Antonyms

Opposite of transparency

Because the opposite of transparency shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• noun (Context 1)

The condition or quality of functioning in an open, honest, and accountable manner without hidden agendas or secrecy.

Usage Example

"Voters demanded greater financial secrecy from the municipal government before approving the new tax levy."

Strongest
secrecy
concealment
Strong
duplicity
opacity
deceit
evasiveness

• noun (Context 2)

The physical property of allowing light to pass through a material so that objects behind it can be distinctly seen.

Usage Example

"The exceptional opacity of the alpine lake allowed researchers to observe trout swimming twenty feet below the surface."

Strongest
opacity
opaqueness
Strong
cloudiness
murkiness
turbidity

Similar words to transparency

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

openness
clearness
clarity
candor
slide
pellucidity
limpidity
diapositive
See all synonyms of transparency

• Nearby Words

transnational
transness
transoceanic
transparency
transparent
transparently
transphobe

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Transparency. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/transparency
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.