basket cases

The phrase “basket cases” has 4 syllables: bas-ket cas-es

It's pronounced as /ˈbæs.kɪt ˈkeɪ.sɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for basket cases?

In the thesaurus, “basket cases” has 17 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for basket cases along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for basket cases

agitations
alarms
alarums
anxieties
apprehensions
breakdowns
crack-ups
discomposures
disquiets
disturbances
excitabilities
frazzles
freak-outs
meltdowns
nervous breakdowns
perturbations
tailspins

Antonyms for basket cases

aplombs
composures
imperturbabilities
placidities
self-possessions
serenities
tranquilities
tranquillities

Meanings of basket cases

noun
1. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, stress or exhaustion.
2. An institution or country in a bad condition or difficult situation (economically, financially or otherwise).

Example Sentences

After the stressful project, several team members were acting like basket cases.
The old factory was considered one of the economic basket cases of the region.
They called themselves basket cases after the failed experiment.
The therapists helped the basket cases regain their confidence.
Sometimes we all feel like basket cases when life gets overwhelming.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to basket cases, such as: agitations, alarms, alarums, anxieties, aplombs, apprehensions, breakdowns.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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agitations
alarms
alarums
anxieties
apprehensions
basket cases
breakdowns
crack-ups
discomposures
disquiets
disturbances
excitabilities
frazzles
freak-outs
meltdowns
nervous breakdowns
perturbations

nervous breakdowns

agitations
alarms
alarums
anxieties
apprehensions
basket cases
breakdowns
crack-ups
discomposures
disquiets
disturbances
excitabilities
frazzles
freak-outs
meltdowns
perturbations
tailspins