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Synonyms of based

5 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for based is maverick. Other synonyms of based are unwoke, damn straight, word and right on.

Synonyms and similar words for based

adjectiveNot caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining...

adjectiveAdmirable for rejecting political correctness or socially progressive values.

interjectionIndicating emphatic approval of a statement or opinion, often a controversial or unpopular one.

Opposite of based

adjectiveAdmirable; praiseworthy, especially if simultaneously unpopular or controversial.

  • cringeSynonym of cringeworthy or uncool, inducing awkwardness or secondhand embarrassment.
  • unbasedNot based; cringeworthy, contemptible.
  • debased
  • base

Meaning of based

  1. adjective Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
  2. verb Being derived from (usually followed by on or upon).
  3. verb Having a base.

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Questions about synonyms of based

What is another word for based?
Based has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as maverick, unwoke, damn straight, word and right on.
What is the opposite of based?
The opposite of based is cringe. Other antonyms of based are unbased, debased and base.
What does based mean?
Based means founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: based (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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