oafish
The word “oafish” has 2 syllables: oaf-ish.
It's pronounced as /ˈoʊfɪʃ/.
What is synonym and antonym for oafish?
In the thesaurus, “oafish” has 6 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for oafish along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for oafish
- doltish
- dumb
- simple
- slow
- stupid
- thick
Antonyms for oafish
- acute
- apt
- astute
- brainy
- bright
- brilliant
- cerebral
- clever
- fast
- ingenious
- intellectual
- intelligent
- keen
- nimble
- quick
- resourceful
- sagacious
- savvy
- sharp
- smart
- wise
Meanings of oafish
- adjective
- Characteristic of or resembling an oaf; clumsy, stupid.
Example Sentences
- He made an oafish attempt at humor, but no one laughed.
- The party became awkward when his oafish behavior drew disapproving glances.
- Trying to impress her, he ended up being rather oafish in his gestures.
- Despite his good intentions, his actions came across as oafish and clumsy.
- The otherwise elegant affair was marred by the presence of an oafish guest.
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oafish, such as: acute, apt, astute, brainy, bright, brilliant, cerebral.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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