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spastic Synonyms

Another word for spastic

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

Relating to, characterized by, or affected by involuntary muscle spasms or spasticity.

Usage Example

"Physical therapy was prescribed to help relieve the patient's spasmodic muscle contractions."

Strongest
spasmodic
Strong
convulsive

• adjective (Context 2)

(offensive, slang) Clumsy, uncoordinated, erratic, or hyperactive.

Usage Example

"The puppy made erratic, uncoordinated leaps across the living room rug."

Strong
uncoordinated
erratic
jerky
clumsy

• noun (Context 3)

(offensive, slang) An uncoordinated, clumsy, or incompetent person.

Usage Example

"Using the word klutz as a playground insult is widely recognized as derogatory toward people with disabilities."

Strong
klutz
bungler

Opposites of spastic

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

flaccid
coordinated
graceful
relaxed
calm
See all opposites of spastic

• Nearby Words

spartium
spasm
spasmodically
spastic
spastically
spat
spate

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