nincompoop

The word “nincompoop” has 3 syllables: nin-com-poop

It's pronounced as /ˈnɪn.kəmˌpuːp/


What is synonym and antonym for nincompoop?

In the thesaurus, “nincompoop” has 149 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for nincompoop

Antonyms for nincompoop

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

Meanings of nincompoop

  • noun
    1. A foolish or silly person.

Example Sentences

  • Only a nincompoop would try to fix an electrical issue without turning off the power first.
  • Stop acting like a nincompoop and think before you speak.
  • He made such a silly mistake that everyone thought he was a complete nincompoop.
  • Don’t let that nincompoop boss you around, he doesn’t even know the rules.
  • She called him a nincompoop for forgetting their anniversary again.

On this page you'll find 161 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nincompoop, such as: airhead, ass, beast, berk, birdbrain, blockhead, bonehead.

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