Synonyms of short-term

short-term

adjective

ˈshȯrt-ˌtərm 

as in temporary

intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time

this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• temporary
• interim
• provisional
• transitional
• alternate
• impermanent
• provisionary
• provisory
• acting
• transitory
• makeshift
• ad interim
• conditional
• expedient
• intermediate
• ephemeral
• proxy
• fleeting
• limited
• tentative
• substitute
• intermediary
• short-range
• short-lived
• improvised
• qualified
• terminable
• terminate
• contingent
• fugitive
• replaceable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permanent
• long-term
• final
• fixed
• unlimited
• unconditional
• settled
• lasting
• unqualified
• set
• long-range
• extended
• eternal
• standing
• perpetual
• enduring
• endless
• everlasting
• unending
• immortal
• timeless
• undying
• deathless
• dateless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of short-term

Kowalski noted that the state of Indiana leaves it up to the municipalities to police short-term rentals. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Of the 74 child drownings in Florida this year, 51 occurred in residential pools, the DCF data found, including 12 at short-term rental or vacation properties. — Karen Cohn, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026

These moves were about money — in the short-term, and down the line. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026

According to Forbes, these programs mainly appeal to customers with low financial stability, while simultaneously charging higher fees than credit card companies—making the short-term gain ultimately not worth the long-term cost. — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026