* Bay: A bay is a broad inlet of the sea, generally smaller and less dramatic than a fjord.
* Gulf: Similar to a bay, but larger and often with a wider opening.
* River valley: A valley carved by a river, generally with gentler slopes and not formed by glaciers.
* Plain: A vast, flat expanse of land, contrasting with the steep, narrow nature of a fjord.
* Mesa: A flat-topped hill with steep sides, the opposite of the elongated, narrow shape of a fjord.
* Open sea: This emphasizes the opposite of the enclosed, sheltered nature of a fjord.
The best word to use depends on the specific situation and the specific aspect of a fjord you want to contrast.