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ajar Synonyms

Another word for ajar

Choosing another word for ajar depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Slightly open (used especially of a door, window, or gate).

Usage Example

"The front door was left cracked so the cat could come inside."

Strong
cracked
open
unshut
unclosed
unlatched
Weak
agape

• adverb (Context 2)

Into or in a slightly open position.

Usage Example

"She pushed the heavy oak door open and peered into the hallway."

Strong
open
Weak
agape
wide

• adjective (Context 3)

Out of harmony or discordant (dated).

Usage Example

"His nerves felt completely discordant after the sudden argument."

Strong
discordant
dissonant
jarring
inharmonious
conflicting

Opposites of ajar

The opposite of ajar shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

closed
shut
harmonious
accordant
locked
bolted
tight
fast
See all opposites of ajar

• Nearby Words

airy
aisle
aisleway
ajar
ajuga
akebi
akhara

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ajar. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ajar
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