Synonyms for

Crackpot

Verb / ˈkræˌkpɑ:t / Another word for crackpot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An eccentric or foolish person.

Synonyms & similar words

nutcase nut screwball fruitcake crank kook loon nut fanatic eccentric oddball weirdo crank oddity character nonconformist individualist maverick original misfit

Example sentences

  1. The crackpot inventor claimed he had made a car that could fly.
  2. The crackpot's theories were not taken seriously by the scientific community.
  3. My neighbor is a crackpot who believes the government is controlled by aliens.
  4. Don't listen to that crackpot's advice, he doesn't know what he's talking about.
  5. The professor thought the idea was a crackpot scheme and dismissed it immediately.

Quotes

  • I'm a crackpot who's good at nothing but spending money.
  • Every successful person has a painful story, and every painful story has a successful ending. Accept the pain and get ready for success. Don't be a crackpot.
  • It's not what happens to you that's important, it's how you react to it that matters. Don't be a crackpot; be a fighter.

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