nerd

The word “nerd” has 1 syllable: nerd

It's pronounced as /nɜrd/

What is synonym and antonym for nerd?

In the thesaurus, “nerd” has 2 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for nerd

noun
1. (sometimes derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted.
2. (sometimes derogatory) One who has an intense, obsessive interest in something.
3. An unattractive, socially awkward, annoying, undesirable, and/or boring, person; a dork.
4. (post-1980s) A member of a subculture revolving around video games, fantasy and science fiction, comic books and assorted media.

He was always the nerd in school, excelling in science and math.
The movie featured a nerd who turned out to be the hero of the story.
She proudly embraces her identity as a nerd, especially when it comes to technology.
They teased him for being a nerd, but he didn't mind because he loved his hobbies.
As a self-proclaimed nerd, he enjoyed reading comic books and playing strategy games.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nerd, such as: dope, dunce, geek, intellectual, lowbrow, moron, philistine.

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