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joker Antonyms

Opposite of joker

Because the opposite of joker shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who is fond of telling jokes, making witty remarks, or playing playful pranks.

Usage Example

"Every office seems to have at least one resident killjoy who lightens the mood during stressful meetings."

Strong
killjoy
sourpuss
spoilsport
wet blanket
party pooper

• noun (Context 2)

An annoying, inept, or foolish person (informal).

Usage Example

"Some careless genius parked right across the driveway and blocked everyone from leaving."

Strong
genius

Similar words to joker

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

jokester
clown
jester
bozo
wisecracker
fool
wag
loophole
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• Nearby Words

jointed
jointless
jointly
joker
jokester
jokey
jokily

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