Find Antonyms
undelete Antonyms
Opposite of undelete
Because the opposite of undelete shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To restore a computer file, text, or digital record that has been previously erased or marked for deletion.
Usage Example
"Fortunately, the administrator was able to delete the corrupted database records before they were permanently overwritten."
Strongest
delete
erase
Strong
expunge
wipe
purge
• noun (Context 2)
A software command, feature, or operation that restores digital data or files that have been previously deleted.
Usage Example
"The file system includes a built-in delete that allows users to retrieve accidentally erased documents."
Strongest
delete
deletion
Strong
erasure
Similar words to undelete
Words similar to undelete shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
undeletion
restore
recover
recovery
restoration
unremove
retrieve
• Nearby Words
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Undelete. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/undelete