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egghead Synonyms

Another word for egghead

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• noun (Context 1)

A highly academic, studious, or intellectual person, especially one considered out of touch with ordinary people and practical matters (informal, often derogatory).

Usage Example

"Critics dismissed the policy proposal as the impractical theory of a university intellectual."

Strongest
intellectual
highbrow
Strong
brainiac
academic
bookworm
boffin
scholar
nerd
wonk
Weak
pedant

Opposites of egghead

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

lowbrow
anti-intellectual
philistine
dunce
airhead
blockhead
simpleton
See all opposites of egghead

• Nearby Words

egg roll
egg wash
eggbeater
egghead
eggless
egglike
eggplant

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