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upturned Antonyms

Opposite of upturned

Because the opposite of upturned shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Directed, tilted, or curving upward, especially at the tip or edge.

Usage Example

"The portrait captured her cheerful expression and slightly downturned nose."

Strongest
downturned
Strong
downcast
drooping

• adjective (Context 2)

Turned upside down or over on its side.

Usage Example

"The street musician sat on an upright wooden crate while playing his guitar."

Strongest
upright
right-side-up

Similar words to upturned

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

overturned
upside-down
inverted
upended
tilted
raised
retroussé
capsized
See all synonyms of upturned

• Nearby Words

uptown
uptrend
upturn
upturned
upvote
upward
upwardly

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