Synonyms of nonentity
25 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for nonentity is nothing. Other synonyms of nonentity are absolute zero, also-ran, chopped liver, cipher and crumb. The opposite of nonentity is somebody.
Synonyms and similar words for nonentity
nounMore synonyms
- absolute zero
- also-ran
- chopped liver humorous, informalA person or object not worthy of being noticed; someone or something insignificant.
- cipherSomeone or something of no importance.
- crumb slangA nobody; a worthless person.
- Joe NobodySomebody of no importance or significance.
- little guy
- minnowA person or thing of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
- nebbishOne who is fearful, indecisive and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments...
- nobodyA person dismissed as unimportant.
- no one
- nothing
- nothingburgerAn unimportant person; a nobody, a nonentity.
- picayune US, informalA person regarded as unworthy of respect or useless; also, something of very little value; a trifle.
- pip-squeak US
- pleb
- peon
- prole
- rinky-dink US, informalAn amateur or someone who is underqualified.
- shrimp
- wankstain UKTerm of abuse.
- zero USA person dismissed as unimportant.
- zilch USA nobody: a person who is worthless in importance or character.
- puny archaicAn inferior person; a subordinate; also, an insignificant person.
- quidam obsoleteA nobody; a person of no importance.
Opposite of nonentity
nounMore antonyms
- important person
- big cheeseA very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
- big hitter
- big wheel
- somebody
Meaning of nonentity
- noun An unimportant or insignificant person or thing.
- noun The state of not existing; nonexistence.
nonentity in other languages
Questions about synonyms of nonentity
- What is another word for nonentity?
- Nonentity has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as nothing, absolute zero, also-ran, chopped liver, cipher, crumb, Joe Nobody and little guy.
- What is the opposite of nonentity?
- The opposite of nonentity is somebody.
- What does nonentity mean?
- Nonentity means an unimportant or insignificant person or thing.
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