gadfly
The word “gadfly” has 2 syllables: gad-fly
It's pronounced as /ˈɡædˌflaɪ/
What is synonym and antonym for gadfly?
In the thesaurus, “gadfly” has 33 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gadfly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gadfly
- annoyance
- annoyer
- bother
- energizer
- excitant
- gnawer
- harasser
- harrier
- hassle
- headache
- heckler
- interrupter
- interruptor
- irritant
- molester
- motivator
- mover
- nudnick
- nudnik
- nuisance
- pain
- pain in the neck
- persecutor
- pest
- plague
- prod
- spur
- stimulator
- tease
- teaser
- tormenter
- tormentor
- torturer
Antonyms for gadfly
- charmer
- comforter
- smoothie
- smoothy
- solacer
- soother
Meanings of gadfly
- noun
- Any dipterous insect of the family Oestridae, commonly known as botflies.
- A horsefly: any of various species of fly, of the family Tabanidae, noted for buzzing about animals and sucking their blood.
- One who upsets the status quo by posing upsetting or novel questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by proving an irritant.
- One who merely irritates without making useful suggestions.
- A bloodsucker; a person who takes without giving back.
Example Sentences
- Known as a political gadfly, she fearlessly challenged authority and advocated for change.
- The classroom discussions were invigorated by the presence of an intellectual gadfly.
- The town council meeting became more lively with the contributions of a local gadfly.
- As a cultural critic, he embraced the role of a gadfly, questioning societal norms.
- The journalist was often referred to as a media gadfly for uncovering hidden truths.
On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gadfly, such as: annoyance, annoyer, bother, charmer, comforter, energizer, excitant.
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