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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of freakish 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 Story’s first three years in Boston were marked by injuries and other setbacks, with a major elbow surgery costing him nearly all of the 2023 season and a freakish shoulder injury the majority of 2024. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for freakish

Recent Examples of Synonyms for freakish

Adjective

The desire for freedom is overpowering, as is the potential for impulsive and rash decisions made in the moment.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Many individuals fall prey to emotional pitfalls like fear, greed, or shame, leading to impulsive spending, credit card debt, and neglecting long-term goals like retirement.

— ByGabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of impulsive

Adjective

Touchingly, the stones were sourced from a diamond-and-aquamarine tiara worn by his eccentric mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, at her wedding.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Kevin Nealon plays Happy’s overly positive AT&T Open partner Gary Potter, who comes off as more of an eccentric self-help guru impersonator than a pro golfer.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of eccentric

Adjective

Gen Z has experienced inflation, volatile markets and economic uncertainty before many even began their careers.

— Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Advertisement Even after the war ends, experts expect military spending to rise, driven by an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.

— Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of volatile

Adjective

The cute dino pattern on the shorts is vibrant and whimsical, while the blouson top stays in place thanks to the extra waistband at its bottom.

— Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
The couple ultimately exchanged vows during a ceremony that transformed Madison Square Garden into what sources previously described to PEOPLE as a whimsical secret garden.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026