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know-nothing

The word “know-nothing” has 3 syllables: know-noth-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈnoʊˌnʌð.ɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for know-nothing?

In the thesaurus, “know-nothing” has 109 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for know-nothing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for know-nothing

Antonyms for know-nothing

  • brain
  • genius
  • intellect
  • intellectual
  • polymath
  • renaissance man
  • sage
  • sharpie
  • sharpy
  • thinker
  • whiz
  • wizard

Meanings of know-nothing

  • noun
    1. An ignorant person; one who lacks knowledge.
  • adjective
    1. Ignorant; characterized by foolish denial of facts or beliefs in that which is not true.

Example Sentences

  • He dismissed his critics as mere know-nothing troublemakers.
  • She felt insulted when they treated her like a know-nothing.
  • His know-nothing attitude frustrated everyone in the meeting.
  • They accused him of being a know-nothing, despite his experience.
  • Acting like a know-nothing doesn’t help when real solutions are needed.

On this page you'll find 121 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to know-nothing, such as: airhead, beast, birdbrain, blockhead, bonehead, booby, boor.

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

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