Synonyms of dystopia
6 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for dystopia is anti-utopia. Other synonyms of dystopia are heterotopia, ectopia, ectopy and cacotopia. The opposite of dystopia is utopia.
Synonyms and similar words for dystopia
nounA miserable, dysfunctional state or society that has a very poor standard of living or severe...
- cacotopiaA dystopia; the worst possible world.
- anti-utopiaA world that is the opposite of a utopia, i.e. flawed and maximally unpleasant.
nounAnatomical tissue that is not found in its usual place.
- ectopiaThe condition where an organ or other body part has an abnormal position.
- ectopyAbnormal position of an organ or other body part.
- heterotopiaNormal tissue (or an organ) present at an abnormal part of the body.
- malpositionAn abnormal position of an organ or other part of the body.
Opposite of dystopia
nounA miserable, dysfunctional state or society that has a very poor standard of living or severe...
- utopiaA world in which everything and everyone works in perfect harmony.
Meaning of dystopia
- noun A miserable, dysfunctional state or society that has a very poor standard of living or severe censorship, oppression, etc.
- noun Anatomical tissue that is not found in its usual place.
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Questions about synonyms of dystopia
- What is another word for dystopia?
- Dystopia has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as anti-utopia, heterotopia, ectopia, ectopy and cacotopia.
- What is the opposite of dystopia?
- The opposite of dystopia is utopia.
- What does dystopia mean?
- Dystopia means a miserable, dysfunctional state or society that has a very poor standard of living or severe censorship, oppression, etc.
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