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widespread Antonyms

Opposite of widespread

Because the opposite of widespread shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Found, distributed, or occurring over a large area, or among a great number of people.

Usage Example

"The new educational reforms received limited support from teachers and parents across the country."

Strongest
limited
localized
rare
isolated
Strong
uncommon
restricted
scarce
infrequent
sporadic

• adjective (Context 2)

Fully opened or extended far apart over a wide space.

Usage Example

"The eagle soared effortlessly above the canyon on its folded wings."

Strongest
folded
Strong
closed
contracted
narrow

Similar words to widespread

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

prevalent
extensive
outstretched
outspread
extended
far-reaching
pervasive
expanded
See all synonyms of widespread

• Nearby Words

widen
wideness
widescreen
widespread
widow
widowed
widower

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