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skunky Synonyms

Another word for skunky

Choosing another word for skunky depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a strong, pungent, or foul odor resembling the defensive spray of a skunk.

Usage Example

"A distinct, foul-smelling odor drifted in from the back yard late at night."

Strong
foul-smelling
stinky
malodorous
fetid
rank
noisome
pungent

• adjective (Context 2)

Having an unpleasant, sulfurous smell and taste caused by exposure to light or heat (especially of beer).

Usage Example

"Because the green bottles had been left sitting in direct sunlight, the lager tasted noticeably skunked."

Strongest
skunked
Strong
stale
spoiled
Weak
flat

• adjective (Context 3)

Contemptible, mean, or untrustworthy in character or behavior.

Usage Example

"Backing out of the agreement at the very last minute was a pretty underhanded thing to do."

Strong
underhanded
lowdown
shabby
scurvy
despicable
contemptible

Opposites of skunky

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

sweet-smelling
fragrant
honorable
fresh
decent
noble
aromatic
upright
See all opposites of skunky

• Nearby Words

skunk cabbage
skunk corydoras
skunked
skunky
sky
skybox
skybridge

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