50 Words with Synonyms and Antonyms! It’s no secret that the English language is vast and filled with a seemingly endless number of words. For native speakers, it can be easy to take for granted the many different ways to say things. But for those who are learning English, or even just expanding their vocabulary, understanding synonyms and antonyms is key.
Here are 50 words with both synonyms and antonyms to help you better understand how rich and diverse the English language is:
50 Words with Synonyms and Antonyms
| Sr. |
Words |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
| 1 | Close | shut, fasten | open |
| 2 | Waive | relinquish, remove | impose, clamp |
| 3 | Innocent | guiltless, blameless | guilty |
| 4 | Ravage | destroy, ruin | reconstruct, renovate |
| 5 | Invincible | unconquerable, impregnable | effeminate, languid |
| 6 | Candid | blunt, bluff | evasive |
| 7 | Hamstrung | cripple debilitate | strengthen, encourage |
| 8 | Gracious | courteous, beneficent | rude, unforgiving |
| 9 | Impatient | eager, anxious, intolerant | patient |
| 10 | Proficient | skilled, adept, competent | inefficient, inept |
| 11 | Confess | admit, acknowledge | deny |
| 12 | Absolve | pardon, forgive | compel, accuse |
| 13 | Frugality | economy, providence | lavishness, extravagance |
| 14 | Instill | inculcate, inject | eradicate, extract |
| 15 | Insolvent | indigent, destitute | wealthy, solvent |
| 16 | Magnify | expand, enlarge, exaggerate | reduce, minimize |
| 17 | Negligent | careless, derelict, inattentive | conscientious, careful |
| 18 | Comic | clown, jester | tragic, tragedian |
| 19 | Vague | unclear, obscure, indistinct | clear, definite |
| 20 | Derogatory | sarcastic, critical | laudatory, appreciative |
| 21 | Callous | obdurate, unfeeling | compassionate, tender |
| 22 | Scrupulous | meticulous, ethical, fastidious | unethical, careless |
| 23 | Immunity | prerogative, privilege | blame, censure |
| 24 | Naughty | bad, disobedient, wrong | good, appropriate |
| 25 | Axiom | adage, truism | absurdity, blunder |
| 26 | Bleak | grim, austere | bright, pleasant |
| 27 | Feeble | weak, frail | strong, robust |
| 28 | Handy | useful, convenient, skillful | inconvenient, inept |
| 29 | Eloquence | expression, fluency | halting, stammering |
| 30 | Baffle | astound, faze | facilitate, clarify |
| 31 | Benign | favorable, friendly | malignant, cruel |
| 32 | Startled | frightened, shocked | waveringly |
| 33 | Synthetic | man-made, artificial | natural |
| 34 | Decipher | interpret, reveal | misinterpret, distort |
| 35 | Surplus | excess, additional, extra | lack, deficit |
| 36 | Polite | gracious, refined, courteous | rude, discourteous |
| 37 | Winsome | beautiful, comely | alluring, rapturous |
| 38 | Confirm | comply, submit | dissent, dispute |
| 39 | Indifferent | equitable, haughty | partial, biased |
| 40 | Special | exceptional, notable, particular | ordinary, usual |
| 41 | Scarce | scanty, rare, sparse | plentiful, abundant |
| 42 | Rational | logical, level-headed, sensible | irrational, crazy |
| 43 | Charming | delightful, appealing, enchanting | obnoxious, gross, vulgar |
| 44 | Camouflage | cloak, disguise | reveal |
| 45 | Vivid | eloquent, lucid | dull, dim |
| 46 | Succinct | concise, terse | lengthy, polite |
| 47 | Neutral | impartial, unprejudiced | prejudiced, partial |
| 48 | Damage | hurt, impair, harm | remedy, repair |
| 49 | Veteran | ingenious, experienced | novice, tyro |
| 50 | Jovial | frolicsome, cheerful | solemn, morose |
