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ultra Antonyms
Opposite of ultra
Because the opposite of ultra shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Going beyond what is usual or ordinary; excessive or extreme, especially in opinions, beliefs, or style.
Usage Example
"The fashion designer is famous for her moderate minimalism and bold geometric silhouettes."
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moderate
Strong
temperate
middle-of-the-road
mild
restrained
• noun (Context 2)
A person who holds extreme or uncompromising views, especially in politics or religion.
Usage Example
"Negotiations stalled when the party's ultras refused to support the bipartisan compromise."
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moderate
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centrist
• noun (Context 3)
An ultramarathon; a long-distance footrace extending beyond the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers).
Usage Example
"She spent six months training on steep mountain trails before attempting her first 50-mile sprint."
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sprint
Strong
dash
Similar words to ultra
Words similar to ultra shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
ultramarathon
extreme
extremist
radical
excessive
hardliner
fanatic
fanatical
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ultra. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ultra