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dregs Synonyms

Another word for dregs

Choosing another word for dregs depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The remnants of a liquid left with its solid sediment at the bottom of a container, such as coffee grounds or wine lees.

Usage Example

"He finished his cup of Turkish coffee, careful not to swallow the bitter sediment at the bottom."

Strongest
sediment
lees
Strong
grounds
settling
residue
remnants

• noun (Context 2)

The most worthless, undesirable, or disreputable part of something, especially of a group or society.

Usage Example

"The tavern near the docks had a reputation for attracting the scum of the port's underworld."

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scum
Strong
riffraff
outcasts
rabble
trash

Opposites of dregs

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

cream
elite
flower
pick
See all opposites of dregs

• Nearby Words

dredge
dredger
dredgings
dregs
dreidel
drench
dresden

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dregs. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dregs
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