oaf
The word “oaf” has 1 syllable: oaf.
It's pronounced as /oʊf/.
What is synonym and antonym for oaf?
In the thesaurus, “oaf” has 15 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for oaf along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for oaf
- brute
- clown
- goose
- hulk
- idiot
- loser
- lout
- lump
- lunatic
- moron
- mutt
- prat
- skunk
- stupid
- villain
Antonyms for oaf
- brain
- genius
- intellect
- intellectual
- sage
- thinker
- whiz
- wizard
Meanings of oaf
- noun
- A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.
- An elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child.
Example Sentences
- He stumbled into the room like a clumsy oaf.
- The young man, usually graceful, suddenly turned into an oaf on the dance floor.
- Don't be such an oaf, pay attention to your surroundings!
- The gentle giant was often mistaken for an oaf due to his size.
- Despite his efforts, he couldn't shake off the reputation of being the village oaf.
On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oaf, such as: brain, brute, clown, genius, goose, hulk, idiot.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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