Antonyms for
bent
Determined or insistent
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No Antonyms Found for Bent

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All Definitions for Bent

Below are all the dictionary definitions of bent:

1Determined or insistent
2Inclined, set.
3Corrupt, dishonest.
4Folded, dented.
5Homosexual.
6A predisposition to act or react in a particular way.
7The state of being curved, crooked, or inclined from a straight line
8Flexure
9Curvity.
10A declivity or slope, as of a hill.
11Particular direction or tendency
12Flexion
13Course.
14An inclination or talent.
15Annoyed
16Out of sorts
17Having a bee in one's bonnet.
18Leading a life of crime.
19Inaccurately aimed.
20Suffering from the bends.
21High from both marijuana and alcohol.
22A transverse frame of a framed structure
23A subunit of framing.
24Such a subunit as a component of a barn's framing, joined to other bents by girts and summer beams.
25Such a subunit as a reinforcement to, or integral part of, a bridge's framing.
26Tension
27Force of acting
28Energy
29Impetus.
30Any of various stiff or reedy grasses.
31Bentgrass (Agrostis spp.).
32A grassy area, grassland.
33Old dried stalks of grasses.
34A surname

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What are antonyms for bent?

Common antonyms for bent. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does bent have?

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About antonyms for bent

Finding the right antonym for bent helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Determined or insistent", bent has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for bent, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.