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upturn Antonyms
Opposite of upturn
Because the opposite of upturn shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An improvement or upward trend, especially in economic conditions or business activity.
Usage Example
"Analysts are predicting a sharp downturn in the housing market this spring."
Strongest
downturn
downswing
slump
decline
Strong
recession
drop
• noun (Context 2)
An act or instance of turning upward, or an upward curve or tilt.
Usage Example
"A slight downturn at the corners of her mouth betrayed her amusement."
Strongest
downturn
Strong
droop
• verb (Context 3)
To turn something upward or upside down.
Usage Example
"The gardener used a spade to right the rich soil before planting the bulbs."
Strong
right
lower
• verb (Context 4)
To curve, tilt, or move upward (or to improve in value or performance).
Usage Example
"Consumer confidence began to decline after several months of steady job growth."
Strongest
decline
Strong
fall
slump
drop
Similar words to upturn
Words similar to upturn shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
upswing
upend
overturn
improvement
turn over
recovery
rise
invert
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Upturn. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/upturn