observer

The word “observer” has 3 syllables: ob-ser-ver

It's pronounced as /əbˈzɜːrvər/


What is synonym and antonym for observer?

In the thesaurus, “observer” has 15 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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


Synonyms for observer

  • beholder
  • bystander
  • eyewitness
  • gaper
  • gazer
  • looker
  • looker-on
  • onlooker
  • peeper
  • spectator
  • spy
  • viewer
  • voyeur
  • watcher
  • witness

Antonyms for observer

  • participant

Meanings of observer

  • noun
    1. One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.
    2. One who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc.
    3. A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate.
    4. A country or other entity which has limited participation rights within an organization.
    5. A crew member on an aircraft who makes observations of enemy positions or aircraft.
    6. A sentry etc. manning an observation post.

Example Sentences

  • Observer participation is crucial for accurate data collection.
  • As an impartial observer, she reported on the proceedings without bias.
  • The ornithologist trained his binoculars on the bird feeder, ready to note any new arrivals as an avid observer of avian behavior.
  • In psychology experiments, the observer often plays a key role in recording and analyzing behavior.
  • From her vantage point on the hill, the observer had a clear view of the entire battlefield.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to observer, such as: beholder, bystander, eyewitness, gaper, gazer, looker, looker-on.

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

Related Words

fact finder

  • empiric
  • empiricist
  • examiner
  • experimenter
  • field-worker
  • finder of fact
  • inspector
  • investigator
  • monitor
  • observer
  • research worker
  • researcher
  • researchist

fact finders

  • empiricists
  • empirics
  • examiners
  • experimenters
  • field-workers
  • inspectors
  • investigators
  • monitors
  • observers
  • researchers

gaper

  • beholder
  • betrayer
  • blabber
  • busybody
  • buttinski
  • buttinsky
  • bystander
  • cheval glass
  • clapper
  • discloser
  • eyewitness
  • fan
  • gawker
  • gawper
  • gazer
  • glass
  • gossip
  • gossiper
  • hand glass
  • imager
  • informant
  • informer
  • interferer
  • interloper
  • intermeddler
  • intruder
  • kibbitzer
  • kibitzer
  • looker
  • looker-on
  • looking glass
  • meddler
  • moviegoer
  • nosey parker
  • observer
  • onlooker
  • passerby
  • peeper
  • peeping Tom
  • perceiver
  • pier glass
  • playgoer
  • polished metal
  • prattler
  • prier
  • pryer
  • quidnunc
  • reflector
  • revealer
  • rubberneck
  • rubbernecker
  • seeing glass
  • seer
  • showgoer
  • snake
  • sneak
  • snitcher
  • snoop
  • snooper
  • spectator
  • speculum
  • sports fan
  • spy
  • squealer
  • standee
  • stander-by
  • stool pigeon
  • talebearer
  • tattler
  • tattletale
  • teller
  • telltale
  • theatergoer
  • viewer
  • watcher
  • witness

gawker

  • attestant
  • attester
  • attestor
  • beholder
  • betrayer
  • blabber
  • busybody
  • buttinski
  • buttinsky
  • bystander
  • corroborator
  • deponent
  • discloser
  • eyewitness
  • gaper
  • gawper
  • gazer
  • gossip
  • gossiper
  • informant
  • informer
  • interferer
  • interloper
  • intermeddler
  • intruder
  • kibbitzer
  • kibitzer
  • looker-on
  • meddler
  • nosey parker
  • observer
  • onlooker
  • peeper
  • peeping Tom
  • prattler
  • prier
  • proof
  • pryer
  • quidnunc
  • revealer
  • rubberneck
  • rubbernecker
  • seer
  • signatory
  • signer
  • snake
  • sneak
  • snitcher
  • snoop
  • snooper
  • spectator
  • spy
  • squealer
  • stool pigeon
  • talebearer
  • tattler
  • tattletale
  • teller
  • telltale
  • testifier
  • testimony
  • viewer
  • watcher

gazer

  • beholder
  • betrayer
  • blabber
  • busybody
  • buttinski
  • buttinsky
  • bystander
  • clapper
  • discloser
  • eyewitness
  • fan
  • gaper
  • gawker
  • gawper
  • gossip
  • gossiper
  • informant
  • informer
  • interferer
  • interloper
  • intermeddler
  • intruder
  • kibbitzer
  • kibitzer
  • looker
  • looker-on
  • meddler
  • moviegoer
  • nosey parker
  • observer
  • onlooker
  • peeper
  • peeping Tom
  • perceiver
  • playgoer
  • prattler
  • prier
  • pryer
  • quidnunc
  • revealer
  • rubberneck
  • rubbernecker
  • seer
  • showgoer
  • snake
  • sneak
  • snitcher
  • snoop
  • snooper
  • sports fan
  • spy
  • squealer
  • standee
  • stander-by
  • stool pigeon
  • talebearer
  • tattler
  • tattletale
  • teller
  • telltale
  • theatergoer
  • viewer
  • watcher
  • witness

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