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nonrespondent Synonyms
Another word for nonrespondent
Choosing another word for nonrespondent depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who fails or declines to reply to a questionnaire, poll, census, or official inquiry.
Usage Example
"A high percentage of nonrespondents can introduce bias into the survey results."
Strongest
nonresponder
• adjective (Context 2)
Failing to reply, answer, or react to a question, survey, stimulus, or medical treatment.
Usage Example
"The researchers sent a follow-up letter to all nonresponsive households in the study."
Strongest
nonresponsive
unresponsive
Opposites of nonrespondent
The opposite of nonrespondent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
respondent
responsive
participant
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nonrespondent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nonrespondent