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• adjective (Context 1)

Characteristic of a dork; socially awkward, inept, silly, or out of touch with contemporary trends.

Usage Example

"He gave a dorky grin and adjusted his oversized glasses before starting the presentation."

Strongest
dorky
nerdy
Strong
geeky
dweebish
goofy
awkward
uncool
gawky

Opposites of dorkish

The opposite of dorkish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cool
suave
hip
sophisticated
trendy
debonair
stylish
See all opposites of dorkish

• Nearby Words

doris
dork
dorkiness
dorkish
dorky
dorm
dormancy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dorkish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dorkish
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