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dashed Synonyms
Another word for dashed
Choosing another word for dashed depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Consisting of a series of short strokes separated by small spaces, rather than a continuous line.
Usage Example
"Please cut along the broken line to detach the coupon from the page."
Strongest
broken
Strong
dotted
segmented
• adjective (Context 2)
Ruined, frustrated, or destroyed, especially regarding hopes, expectations, or plans.
Usage Example
"The athlete sat quietly on the bench, reflecting on his shattered hopes of winning a gold medal."
Strongest
shattered
crushed
Strong
ruined
thwarted
foiled
frustrated
wrecked
• adjective (Context 3)
Used as a mild or dated euphemism to express annoyance, frustration, or emphasis.
Usage Example
"What a darned nuisance it is to miss the last train home in the pouring rain."
Strongest
darned
Strong
confounded
blasted
infernal
dratted
wretched
• adverb (Context 4)
Extremely or very; used as a dated informal intensifier.
Usage Example
"It was awfully clever of the inspector to notice the missing key right away."
Strong
awfully
terribly
frightfully
jolly
exceedingly
Opposites of dashed
The opposite of dashed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
fulfilled
solid
unbroken
continuous
realized
achieved
slightly
barely
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dashed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dashed