Synonyms for

Sellout

Verb / ˈseˌlaʊt / Another word for sellout — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sellout means the act of betraying one's principles or beliefs, especially in a mercenary way.

Synonyms & similar words

traitor turncoat defector apostate renegade deserter double-crosser backstabber betrayer collaborator defector fink informant informer rat tattletale whistleblower quisling

Example sentences

  1. She was accused of being a sellout when she decided to work for a company she had previously criticized.
  2. He was called a sellout when he changed his political views to gain more votes.
  3. The musician was criticized for being a sellout when he started making commercial music.
  4. The athlete was accused of being a sellout when he took a lucrative endorsement deal from a company.
  5. The artist was called a sellout when he started painting commercial art for a big corporation.

Quotes

  • I don't want to be a sellout, but I don't want to be a starving artist either. - Christina Aguilera
  • When you sell out, it's going to come back and bite you. - Ice Cube
  • To be a sellout is to be someone who becomes a hypocrite in the name of money. - Criss Jami

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