Synonyms for

Pedestrian

Verb / pʌˈdestri:ʌn / Another word for pedestrian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pedestrian means a person who is walking or someone who is dull and uninspired.

Synonyms & similar words

footer walker prosaic prosy earthbound walker hiker rambler stroller ambler saunterer roamer wanderer marcher drifter nomad traveller ordinary mundane routine uninspired boring dull unremarkable

Synonyms by register

Formal

ordinary commonplace unremarkable prosaic

Informal

regular everyday run-of-the-mill bog-standard

Literary

humdrum mundane workaday

Antonyms

extraordinary remarkable outstanding exceptional unusual memorable

Common collocations

  • pedestrian crossing
  • pedestrian zone
  • pedestrian traffic
  • pedestrian bridge
  • pedestrian mall
  • pedestrian safety
  • pedestrian walkway

Word family

noun pedestrian
adjective pedestrian

Usage note

As an adjective, 'pedestrian' often carries a negative connotation, implying something is dull, uninspired, or lacking in imagination. It is rarely used to describe a person's gait.

Example sentences

  1. The pedestrian was crossing the street when the car honked its horn.
  2. She preferred to be a pedestrian in the city rather than drive.
  3. The professor's lecture was pedestrian and uninteresting.
  4. I found the book to be pedestrian and predictable.
  5. The pedestrian bridge was closed for repairs.

Quotes

  • The pedestrian is the most important element in the city. - Enrique Penalosa
  • The pedestrian is a social animal. - Rebecca Solnit
  • A pedestrian is someone who thought there were a couple of gallons left in the tank. - Unknown

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