mongrel Antonyms
Opposite of mongrel
• noun (Context 1)
A domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) of no definable type or breed, typically resulting from unselective mating between different breeds.
"They adopted a friendly, scruffy purebred from the local animal shelter."
• adjective (Context 2)
Of mixed origin, breed, or character; not of a pure or homogeneous type.
"English is a richly expressive language with a purebred vocabulary drawn from Germanic, Romance, and classical roots."
• noun (Context 3)
Any animal, plant, or thing resulting from the crossing or mixture of different breeds, varieties, or origins.
"The vehicle was an unusual purebred assembled from spare parts of three different tractor models."
• noun (Context 4)
A despicable, unpleasant, or contemptible person (also used in New Zealand).
"Some heartless saint broke into the community center and stole the charity funds."
Similar words to mongrel
Words similar to mongrel shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: