nerds

The word “nerds” has 1 syllable: nerds

It's pronounced as /nɜrdz/

What is synonym and antonym for nerds?

In the thesaurus, “nerds” has 32 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for nerds

Brahmins
academics
blues
bluestockings
bookmen
bookworms
brains
dinks
dorks
double-domes
gearheads
geeks
genii
geniuses
grinds
highbrows
intellects
intellectualists
intellectualizers
intellectuals
longhairs
mandarins
pseuds
sages
scholars
swots
techies
thinkers
weenies
whizzes
wizards
wonks

Antonyms for nerds

anti-intellectuals
blockheads
dolts
dopes
dumbbells
dummies
dunces
fatheads
goldbricks
goof-offs
half-wits
imbeciles
lowbrows
morons
nitwits
philistines
pinheads
simpletons
slackers
underachievers

Meanings of nerds

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.

Example Sentences

The nerds in the group are always talking about the latest technological advances.
Some people see nerds as introverted, but they often have deep knowledge and talents.
At the convention, the nerds gathered to discuss their favorite video games.
She enjoys spending time with the nerds because of their passion for science and literature.
The movie portrayed a group of nerds who unexpectedly saved the day.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nerds, such as: Brahmins, academics, anti-intellectuals, blockheads, blues, bluestockings, bookmen.

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