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pedant

The word “pedant” has 2 syllables: ped-ant

It's pronounced as /ˈpɛdnt/

What is synonym and antonym for pedant?

In the thesaurus, “pedant” has 24 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for pedant

Antonyms for pedant

  • broad-minded person
  • easygoing person
  • free thinker
  • informalist
  • nonconformist
  • practical person
  • pragmatist
  • realist

Meanings of pedant

  • noun
    1. A teacher or schoolmaster.
    2. A person who emphasizes their knowledge through strict adherence to rules of vocabulary and grammar.
    3. A person who is overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.
  • adjective
    1. Pedantic.

Example Sentences

  • The professor was known as a pedant who corrected every small mistake.
  • Nobody enjoyed debating with the pedant because he focused too much on minor details.
  • She sounded like a pedant when she interrupted the conversation to fix grammar errors.
  • The critic was seen as a pedant rather than a creative thinker.
  • His reputation as a pedant made discussions feel overly formal.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pedant, such as: academe, academic, academician, bluestocking, bookworm, broad-minded person, critic.

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

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