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hairy

The word “hairy” has 2 syllables: hair-y.

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛri/.

What is synonym and antonym for hairy?

In the thesaurus, “hairy” has 27 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for hairy

  • anxious
  • complicated
  • creepy
  • difficult
  • distressful
  • distressing
  • disturbing
  • furry
  • fuzzy
  • nervous
  • problematic
  • problematical
  • restless
  • rough
  • scary
  • sensitive
  • shaggy
  • silky
  • spiny
  • sticky
  • tense
  • tough
  • uneasy
  • unnerving
  • unsettling
  • unshaven
  • woolly

Antonyms for hairy

Meanings of hairy

  • adjective
    1. Of a person, having a lot of hair on the body.
    2. Of an animal, having a lot of fur.
    3. Of a body part other than the head, having hair growing from it.
    4. Difficult, complex, intricate, or intimidating.
    5. Causing anxiety or fright; terrifying, scary.

Example Sentences

  • The hiker navigated the hairy terrain with caution, mindful of loose rocks.
  • His hairy encounter with a bear in the forest left him shaken but unharmed.
  • The old attic was filled with cobwebs and hairy spiders, sending shivers down her spine.
  • The climber faced a hairy ascent up the steep mountain slope.
  • She always avoided the hairy situation of family gatherings, preferring solitude instead.

On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hairy, such as: anxious, bald, comfortable, complicated, creepy, difficult, distressful.

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

Related Words

hairlike

  • downy
  • furry
  • fuzzy
  • hairy
  • shaggy
  • woolly
  • wooly

nappy

  • ale
  • beer
  • brew
  • cocktail
  • diaper
  • downy
  • fluffy
  • hairy
  • malt liquor
  • mum
  • puffy
  • shaggy
  • tot
  • woolly

ultramasculine

veined

  • checkered
  • colored
  • hairy
  • marbled
  • mottled
  • spangled

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