Antonyms for prosperity
prɒˈspɛr ɪ tipros·per·i·ty

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. prosperitynoun

   Synonyms:
   welfare, weal, well-being, affluence

2. prosperitynoun

   The condition of being prosperous, of having good fortune

   Synonyms:
   weal, welfare, affluence, well-being

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 5 votes

1. prosperity

   Antonyms:
   calamity, cataclysm, catastrophe, denouement, disaster, mischance, misfortune, mishap, sequel

   Synonyms:
   benefit, blessing, boon, comfort, favor, help, pleasure, privilege, success

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 2 votes

1. prosperity

   Antonyms:
   unsuccess, woe, adversity, failure, reverse

   Synonyms:
   success, weal, welfare, good fortune, well-being, good luck

Matched Categories

1. • Economic Condition
   • Good Fortune

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:2.3 / 3 votes

1. prosperitynoun

   an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

   Synonyms:
   successfulness

2. prosperity, successfulnessnoun

   the condition of prospering; having good fortune

   Synonyms:
   successfulness

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. prosperitynoun

   Antonyms:
   adversity, reverses, disaster

   Synonyms:
   weal, success, well-being

How to use prosperity in a sentence?

1. Nicholas Pinchuk:

   We are today in a global competition for jobs. And, the best way to make America successful in this environment is to arm our people with the technical capabilities that enable them to win that global contest for prosperity, the upskilling of the American workforce is the seminal issue of our time. We must refocus on technical education, restore our respect for the dignity of work and celebrate technical jobs not as the consolation prize of our society, but as what they really are -- a national calling essential to our ongoing prosperity.

2. Aloo Denish Obiero:

   Let our independence roar louder than any oppression. Let our unity forge an unbreakable shield against any tyranny. Let our freedom steer us towards a destiny of equity and justice, peace and prosperity for all.

3. Steve Melnikoff:

   This prosperity and peace that weve had for all these years, its because of that generation, it cant happen again and thats why I go there.

4. Cicero:

   Friendship throws a greater lustre on prosperity, while it lightens adversity by sharing in its griefs and troubles.

5. Med Jones:

   History teaches us that people from different religions and ethnic groups can be united around one economic goal; equality and prosperity for all. We saw that in the rise of the communist USSR. When the economic policies of the USSR failed, ethnic and national divisions took the forefront and the USSR's was dissolved. That could happen to the US if we are hit by hyperinflation or currency collapse. No country is above the socioeconomic laws, US included.

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