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goner Synonyms
Another word for goner
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• noun (Context 1)
A person or thing that is doomed, ruined, or beyond recovery and cannot be saved (informal).
Usage Example
"Once the engine started smoking and making a loud grinding noise, the mechanic knew the old truck was a lost cause."
Strong
lost cause
dead duck
write-off
no-hoper
Opposites of goner
The opposite of goner shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
survivor
keeper
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Goner. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/goner