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jock Antonyms

Opposite of jock

Pinning down the opposite of jock requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An enthusiast or participant in a specified athletic activity, especially a male student who is stereotyping as prioritizing sports over intellectual pursuits.

Usage Example

"The high school cafeteria seemed divided between the theater kids and the varsity jocks."

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nerd
Strong
geek
bookworm
egghead

Similar words to jock

Words similar to jock shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

jockstrap
athletic supporter
disc jockey
deejay
jockey
athlete
supporter
sportsman
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• Nearby Words

jobless
joblessness
jobseeker
jock
jockey
jocks
jocular

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Jock. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/jock
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