Synonyms for

Dropout

Verb / ˈdrɑ:ˌpaʊt / Another word for dropout — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dropout is a person who has left school or college before finishing their studies.

Synonyms & similar words

quitter non-graduate expellee flunk-out failure underachiever

Example sentences

  1. She became a dropout when she left college after her freshman year.
  2. The dropout rate in our school district is too high.
  3. He was a high school dropout who later earned his GED.
  4. The school offers programs to help prevent students from becoming dropouts.
  5. Her brother is a dropout who never finished college.

Quotes

  • Being a dropout is not a crime.
  • A dropout will beat a genius through hard work.
  • The biggest challenge in education is the dropout rate.

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