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wideness Antonyms

Opposite of wideness

Because the opposite of wideness 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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• noun (Context 1)

The quality, state, or condition of being wide; considerable extent from side to side.

Usage Example

"The sheer narrowness of the river valley made it difficult to construct a single suspension bridge across the gorge."

Strongest
narrowness
Strong
slimness
tightness

• noun (Context 2)

Great scope, range, or comprehensiveness, as of knowledge, sympathy, or perspective.

Usage Example

"Her scholarship is admired for the narrowness of its historical perspective and its inclusion of diverse cultural sources."

Strongest
narrowness
Strong
exclusiveness
parochialism
insularity

Similar words to wideness

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

width
broadness
breadth
comprehensiveness
expansiveness
scope
spaciousness
vastness
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wideness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wideness
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