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competitive Synonyms

Another word for competitive

Choosing another word for competitive depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to or characterized by rivalry in which two or more parties strive for a common goal that cannot be shared.

Usage Example

"Graduating students face a highly cutthroat job market in the technology sector."

Strong
cutthroat
dog-eat-dog
fierce
combative
Weak
agonistic

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a strong desire to win or be more successful than others.

Usage Example

"She is a naturally ambitious athlete who trains tirelessly to improve her personal record."

Strong
ambitious
driven
enterprising
aggressive
Weak
assertive

• adjective (Context 3)

As good as or better than others of a comparable nature, especially regarding prices, quality, or commercial terms.

Usage Example

"The local bookstore remains popular by offering reasonable prices and knowledgeable service."

Strong
reasonable
fair
comparable
affordable
Weak
moderate

Opposites of competitive

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

noncompetitive
uncompetitive
cooperative
unambitious
collaborative
inferior
apathetic
passive
See all opposites of competitive

• Nearby Words

competent
competently
competition
competitive
competitively
competitiveness
competitor

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