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plainclothes Synonyms

Another word for plainclothes

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

Wearing ordinary civilian clothes rather than an official uniform while on duty, especially to avoid drawing attention (typically used of police officers or detectives).

Usage Example

"Two nonuniformed detectives were stationed near the entrance of the museum to monitor the crowd discreetly."

Strongest
nonuniformed
Strong
ununiformed
undercover

• noun (Context 2)

Ordinary civilian garments worn by a police officer, detective, or security official while on duty in place of a recognizable uniform.

Usage Example

"The officers patrolled the transit station in civvies so they could blend in with the morning commuters."

Strong
civvies
mufti

Opposites of plainclothes

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

uniformed
uniform
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• Nearby Words

plaice
plaid
plain
plainclothes
plainclothesman
plainly
plainness

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