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albatross Synonyms
Another word for albatross
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• noun (Context 1)
A very large, web-footed seabird of the family Diomedeidae, possessing extremely long, narrow wings and found primarily gliding over the Southern Ocean and North Pacific.
Usage Example
"The sailors gathered on the deck to watch the massive seabird glide effortlessly above the turbulent ocean waves."
Weak
seabird
• noun (Context 2)
A heavy burden of guilt, debt, or ongoing responsibility that becomes a significant hindrance to success.
Usage Example
"The failed real estate investment became an burden that drained his finances for years."
Strongest
burden
Strong
encumbrance
millstone
hindrance
Opposites of albatross
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of albatross varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
blessing
boon
asset
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Albatross. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/albatross