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
    1. Someone who wishes to be or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.
    2. 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.

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

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  • echo
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  • performer
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