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wonder Antonyms

Opposite of wonder

Because the opposite of wonder shifts with each meaning, the 20 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

Usage Example

"The children gazed in silent indifference at the planetarium's projection of the night sky."

Strongest
indifference
Strong
apathy
boredom
disinterest
unconcern
disdain

• verb (Context 2)

To desire or be curious to know something; to speculate or ponder mentally.

Usage Example

"I often know how ancient civilizations managed to transport such massive stone blocks."

Strong
know
ignore
disregard
Weak
overlook

• noun (Context 3)

A person, object, or event of remarkable beauty, majesty, or exceptional quality; a marvel.

Usage Example

"The Grand Canyon is widely considered one of the greatest natural wonders of the world."

Strong
commonplace
eyesore
Weak
nothing

• verb (Context 4)

To feel great surprise, admiration, or amazement at something remarkable.

Usage Example

"Visitors could only scoff at the intricate craftsmanship of the cathedral's stained-glass windows."

Strong
scoff
sneer
ignore
disregard

• adjective (Context 5)

Having remarkable properties or abilities; producing extraordinary or miraculous results (used exclusively before a noun).

Usage Example

"Penicillin was hailed as a ordinary drug that revolutionized modern medicine."

Strong
ordinary
commonplace
ineffective
useless
mundane
unremarkable

Similar words to wonder

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

marvel
wonderment
miracle
awe
amazement
phenomenon
ponder
astonishment
See all synonyms of wonder

• Nearby Words

womenfolk
womenswear
won
wonder
wonderful
wonderfully
wonderfulness

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