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haunted Synonyms

Another word for haunted

Choosing another word for haunted depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Visited, inhabited, or frequented by ghosts or other supernatural beings (of a building, room, or location).

Usage Example

"The abandoned Victorian mansion at the edge of town was rumored to be ghostly."

Strong
ghostly
spooky
eerie
possessed
Weak
cursed

• adjective (Context 2)

Showing signs of deep mental anguish, torment, or persistent worry, or continually troubled by distressing memories.

Usage Example

"He spoke about his difficult childhood with a distant, tormented expression in his eyes."

Strongest
tormented
Strong
troubled
anguished
tortured
plagued
distressed

Opposites of haunted

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

carefree
untroubled
serene
peaceful
tranquil
See all opposites of haunted

• Nearby Words

hauler
haunch
haunt
haunted
haunter
haunting
hauntingly

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