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scurvy Synonyms

Another word for scurvy

Choosing another word for scurvy depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), characterized by swollen and bleeding gums, anemia, exhaustion, and the reopening of previously healed wounds.

Usage Example

"Historically, sailors on long ocean voyages frequently suffered from scorbutus due to the absence of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard ship."

Strongest
scorbutus

• adjective (Context 2)

Worthless, contemptible, or base (now chiefly archaic or humorous).

Usage Example

"In classic maritime tales, the captain often denounces the mutineers as a band of contemptible knaves."

Strongest
contemptible
despicable
Strong
vile
base
wretched
lowly

• adjective (Context 3)

Affected with scurvy or covered with scurf and scabs.

Usage Example

"The ship's surgeon treated the scorbutic sailors with fresh citrus juice upon reaching port."

Strongest
scorbutic
Strong
scurfy
scabby

Opposites of scurvy

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

honorable
noble
worthy
admirable
healthy
See all opposites of scurvy

• Nearby Words

scupper
scuppernong
scurry
scurvy
scutellaria
scuttle
scuttlebutt

Cite this Entry

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