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ostrich Synonyms
Another word for ostrich
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• noun (Context 1)
A large, swift-running flightless bird (Struthio camelus) native to Africa, characterized by a long bare neck, long legs, and two toes on each foot, making it the largest living bird species.
Usage Example
"During our safari on the savanna, we watched a massive ratite sprinting across the dry plains at an incredible speed."
Weak
ratite
• noun (Context 2)
A person who refuses to face reality or acknowledge an uncomfortable truth, derived from the popular myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when threatened.
Usage Example
"When it comes to his mounting financial problems, he acts like an denier and simply ignores the letters from the bank."
Strong
denier
Opposites of ostrich
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realist
pragmatist
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