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jackass Synonyms

Another word for jackass

Choosing another word for jackass depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A foolish, stupid, obnoxious, or contemptible person.

Usage Example

"He acted like a complete fool at the dinner party by interrupting everyone who tried to speak."

Strongest
fool
idiot
Strong
blockhead
moron
nitwit
buffoon
dolt
halfwit
dunce
ignoramus

• noun (Context 2)

A male donkey or ass (Equus asinus), a domesticated hoofed mammal of the horse family Equidae, native to arid regions of Africa and used globally as a working pack animal.

Usage Example

"The farmer hitched the sturdy jack to the wooden cart to haul firewood up the steep trail."

Strongest
jack
donkey
ass
Strong
burro

Opposites of jackass

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

jenny
genius
sage
See all opposites of jackass

• Nearby Words

jack-in-the-pulpit
jackal
jackalberry
jackass
jackassery
jackboot
jackbooted

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