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dud Synonyms

Another word for dud

Choosing another word for dud depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless.

Usage Example

"The new battery turned out to be a failure, so I had to exchange it at the hardware store."

Strongest
failure
flop
Strong
lemon
bust
washout
fiasco
clunker

• adjective (Context 2)

Not working properly, counterfeit, or completely ineffective.

Usage Example

"The cashier apologized after realizing he had accidentally accepted a defective banknote."

Strongest
defective
faulty
Strong
useless
worthless
bum
bogus

• noun (Context 3)

An explosive device, firework, or round of ammunition that fails to detonate when ignited or fired.

Usage Example

"One of the Roman candles at the festival was a misfire that merely fizzled in the grass."

Strong
misfire
fizzle

• noun (Context 4)

(in the plural 'duds') Informal term for clothes or personal belongings.

Usage Example

"He packed his finest duds in a leather suitcase for the weekend wedding."

Strongest
clothes
Strong
togs
threads
garments
attire
gear

Opposites of dud

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

success
working
hit
functional
winner
effective
triumph
valid
See all opposites of dud

• Nearby Words

ducting
ductless
ductwork
dud
dude
dudette
dudgeon

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