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cockamamie Synonyms
Another word for cockamamie
Choosing another word for cockamamie that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Ridiculous, implausible, or completely absurd (especially of an excuse, story, or scheme).
Usage Example
"The contractor came up with some ridiculous excuse about why the kitchen renovation was three weeks behind schedule."
Strongest
ridiculous
absurd
preposterous
harebrained
half-baked
Strong
ludicrous
outlandish
far-fetched
implausible
foolish
Opposites of cockamamie
The opposite of cockamamie shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
sensible
plausible
reasonable
logical
credible
rational
sound
practical
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cockamamie. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cockamamie