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ostrich Antonyms

Opposite of ostrich

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who refuses to face reality or acknowledge an uncomfortable truth, derived from the popular myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when threatened.

Usage Example

"When it comes to his mounting financial problems, he acts like an realist and simply ignores the letters from the bank."

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realist
pragmatist

Similar words to ostrich

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to ostrich vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

denier
ratite
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• Nearby Words

osteospermum
ostracod
ostrava
ostrich
ostrowskia
osun
oswego tea

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