know-nothingism

The word “know-nothingism” has 4 syllables: know-noth-ing-ism

It's pronounced as /noʊˈnʌð.ɪŋˌɪz.əm/


What is synonym and antonym for know-nothingism?

In the thesaurus, “know-nothingism” has 6 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for know-nothingism along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for know-nothingism

  • agnosticism
  • atheism
  • godlessness
  • nonbelief
  • secularism
  • unbelief

Antonyms for know-nothingism

  • church
  • communion
  • credo
  • creed
  • cult
  • denomination
  • doctrine
  • dogma
  • faith
  • persuasion
  • religion
  • sect
  • theology

Example Sentences

  • The article criticized modern politics for slipping into know-nothingism.
  • His stubborn refusal to learn felt like a kind of know-nothingism.
  • Critics warned that know-nothingism would undermine progress and innovation.
  • The rise of know-nothingism in public debate worried many educators.
  • She argued that know-nothingism breeds ignorance and fear of change.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to know-nothingism, such as: agnosticism, atheism, church, communion, credo, creed, cult.

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