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heterosexual Synonyms

Another word for heterosexual

Choosing another word for heterosexual 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)

Sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of the opposite sex.

Usage Example

"The sociological study surveyed both straight and LGBTQ+ couples regarding household division of labor."

Strongest
straight
hetero

• noun (Context 2)

A person who is sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of the opposite sex.

Usage Example

"The community health center offers counseling and support resources for both heterosexuals and members of the LGBTQ+ community."

Strongest
hetero
Strong
straight

Opposites of heterosexual

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

homosexual
gay
lesbian
asexual
See all opposites of heterosexual

• Nearby Words

hetero
heterogeneous
heteromeles
heterosexual
heterosexuality
heterotheca
hetian

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