Synonyms of lowdown

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noun

ˈlō-ˌdau̇n 

as in scoop

information not generally available to the public

have you heard the lowdown on the new chairman of the department?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• tip
• rumor
• information
• book
• news
• dope
• skinny
• inside
• poop
• 411
• story
• gossip
• hint
• dish
• dirt
• word
• tidings
• intelligence
• pointer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ancient history
• open secret

low-down

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adjective

ˈlō-(ˌ)dau̇n 

as in dirty

not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency

of all the low-down tricks that have ever been played in the history of that game

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dirty
• nasty
• vile
• immoral
• vicious
• sordid
• cruel
• bad
• contemptible
• dishonorable
• corrupt
• ignoble
• detestable
• despicable
• ignominious
• snide
• wretched
• mean
• base
• low
• evil
• paltry
• execrable
• wicked
• wrong
• low-minded
• currish
• foul
• iniquitous
• miscreant
• villainous
• depraved
• unscrupulous
• perverted
• debauched
• dissolute
• reprehensible
• degenerate
• unprincipled
• disreputable
• shameful
• censurable
• debased
• disgraceful
• unethical
• atrocious
• blameworthy
• unworthy
• blamable
• discreditable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• high
• straight
• honorable
• noble
• virtuous
• lofty
• honest
• good
• ethical
• venerable
• excellent
• moral
• upright
• righteous
• right
• proper
• scrupulous
• just
• principled
• decent
• high-minded
• exemplary
• respectable
• commendable
• reputable
• right-minded
• blameless
• guiltless
• irreproachable
• incorruptible
• seemly
• unerring
• uncorrupted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lowdown

Noun

Ditching your wife for the empty promise of an online affair is a rotten, cowardly, lowdown way out. — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023

Vogue caught up with all of the queens below to get the lowdown on how their distinctive drag looks channeled Mugler and how the designer continues to inspire. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2023

Adjective

Deadline sat down with Bennett in advance of this year’s event to get the low-down on what 2026’s edition has to offer. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026

And that’s just counting the low-down and dirtiest tanking teams. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026