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waif Synonyms

Another word for waif

Choosing another word for waif 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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• noun (Context 1)

A homeless, neglected, or abandoned person, especially a child.

Usage Example

"The novel tells the moving story of a young urchin surviving on the streets of Victorian London."

Strongest
urchin
Strong
foundling
ragamuffin
stray
outcast
orphan

• noun (Context 2)

A person, especially a young woman, who is very thin and appears fragile or vulnerable.

Usage Example

"During the 1990s, fashion magazines frequently featured slender models with a pale, delicate gamine look."

Strong
gamine

• Nearby Words

wah
wahlenbergia
wahoo
waif
waifish
wail
wailer

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