neat

The word “neat” has 1 syllable: neat

It's pronounced as /niːt/


What is synonym and antonym for neat?

In the thesaurus, “neat” has 44 synonyms and 44 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for neat

Antonyms for neat

  • adulterated
  • atrocious
  • awful
  • awkward
  • bad
  • careless
  • chaotic
  • contaminated
  • diluted
  • dirty
  • disheveled
  • dishevelled
  • disordered
  • disorderly
  • disorganized
  • filthy
  • haphazard
  • hit-or-miss
  • impure
  • inept
  • irregular
  • lousy
  • messy
  • mixed
  • nonsystematic
  • pathetic
  • polluted
  • poor
  • rotten
  • rough
  • scruffy
  • shabby
  • sloppy
  • slovenly
  • spoiled
  • terrible
  • unfashionable
  • unhandy
  • unkempt
  • unsatisfactory
  • unsystematic
  • untidy
  • vile
  • wretched

Meanings of neat

  • noun
    1. An artificial intelligence researcher who believes that solutions should be elegant, clear and provably correct. Compare scruffy.
    2. A bull or cow.
    3. Cattle collectively.
  • adjective
    1. Clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities.
    2. Free from contaminants; unadulterated, undiluted. Particularly of liquor and cocktails; see usage below.
    3. Conditions with a liquid reagent or gas performed with no standard solvent or cosolvent.
    4. With all deductions or allowances made; net.
    5. Having a simple elegance or style; clean, trim, tidy, tasteful.
    6. Well-executed or delivered; clever, skillful, precise.
    7. Facile; missing complexity or details in the favor of convenience or simplicity.
    8. Good, excellent, desirable.

Example Sentences

  • She always keeps her desk incredibly neat and organized.
  • The artist's sketches were incredibly neat and precise.
  • He was impressed by the neat handwriting in the letter he received.
  • The students were asked to write their answers in neat and legible handwriting.
  • The tailor did a neat job of hemming the pants, leaving no visible stitches.

On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neat, such as: accurate, adulterated, atrocious, awesome, awful, awkward, bad.

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

Related Words

ably

  • adroitly
  • artfully
  • capably
  • competently
  • deftly
  • expertly
  • masterfully
  • neatly
  • proficiently
  • skillfully
  • well

balletic

  • athletic
  • beautiful
  • coordinated
  • decorative
  • delicate
  • elegant
  • exquisite
  • handsome
  • limber
  • lithe
  • neat
  • nimble
  • refined
  • rhythmic
  • shapely
  • slender
  • smooth
  • supple
  • symmetrical
  • tasteful

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dainty

  • candy
  • careful
  • choosey
  • choosy
  • cute
  • delicate
  • delicious
  • demanding
  • elegant
  • ethereal
  • exacting
  • exquisite
  • fastidious
  • fine
  • finical
  • finicking
  • finicky
  • fussy
  • graceful
  • lacy
  • neat
  • nice
  • particular
  • pernickety
  • persnickety
  • petite
  • picky
  • rare
  • subtle
  • sweet
  • tasteful
  • tasty
  • treat

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