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akimbo Synonyms

Another word for akimbo

Choosing another word for akimbo depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Flung out widely, haphazardly, or at awkward angles (especially of limbs).

Usage Example

"Exhausted from the long hike, the children collapsed onto the sofa with their legs splayed."

Strong
splayed
sprawled
Weak
askew
awry

• adverb (Context 2)

At awkward angles or in a crooked, splayed position.

Usage Example

"After the gust of wind, several patio umbrellas lay askew across the lawn."

Strong
askew
Weak
awry

Opposites of akimbo

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

aligned
straight
See all opposites of akimbo

• Nearby Words

ajuga
akebi
akhara
akimbo
akin
akinesis
akita

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