FREAKISH Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

freakish

adjective

ˈfrē-kish

Definition of freakish

as in impulsive

prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions had a freakish roommate in college who once decided to drive all the way to Canada on the spur of the moment

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Recent Examples of freakish After a few freakish phone calls when my father did not seem able to come to the phone, Paul and I made an emergency visit, an intervention. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 Robinson’s freakish athleticism drew the attention of big time programs. — Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026 There are a few other freakish laugh-out-loud moments, although there are also times when the metaphor Bergholm keeps hammering into our skulls becomes repetitive. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026 Darnell Washington has showed off some freakish athleticism playing tight end at 311 pounds. — Matt Zahn, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for freakish

Recent Examples of Synonyms for freakish

Adjective

But as with any James Gray film, there are life-altering consequences on the other side of impulsive decision-making for the sake of the American dream.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026
That pause may stop an impulsive post from growing into a much bigger problem.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of impulsive

Adjective

Finally came the tattoos — people proudly displaying body art of the Sea Hag, the town’s lighthouse, the eccentric lighthouse keeper Garrett, Patricia dancing.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Among them was Paul Erdős, an eccentric prodigy who would go on to become the most prolific mathematician in history.

— Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of eccentric

Adjective

From whimsical Halloween accents at MacKenzie-Childs to seasonal steals at QVC and best-selling fall decor finds on Amazon, August is one of the best times to shop before inventory starts disappearing closer to October.

— Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Stewart teamed up once more with hairstylist Chris Appleton, who gave her the subtlest, prettiest, most whimsical wash of pink in her pale blonde hair using Schwarzkopf hair color.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026