wannabe
The word “wannabe” has 3 syllables: wan-na-be.
It's pronounced as /ˈwɒnəbi/.
What is synonym and antonym for wannabe?
In the thesaurus, “wannabe” has 10 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for wannabe along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for wannabe
- applicant
- budding
- candidate
- contestant
- enterprising
- follower
- imitator
- parrot
- potential
- prospective
Meanings of wannabe
- noun
- Someone who wishes to be or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.
- Someone who wishes to be part of, or to assimilate to, a majority group of which they are not a member.
Example Sentences
- He's just a wannabe actor trying to make it big in Hollywood.
- She dismisses her competition as mere wannabe influencers.
- The garage band was full of wannabe rock stars.
- Don't let that wannabe chef fool you with his fancy talk.
- The wannabe athlete trained hard but never made the team.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to wannabe, such as: applicant, budding, candidate, contestant, enterprising, follower, imitator.
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