NITS Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

nits

noun

plural of nit, chiefly British

as in lunatics

a person who lacks good sense or judgment stop being such a great nit and listen to what I have to say

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as in morons

a stupid person some nit at the bar was claiming all politicians are crooked

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Recent Examples of nits Both include DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 certification and a rated peak HDR brightness of 1,300 nits. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026 Check for live lice or new eggs, which would be sitting within 1-2 millimeters of the hair base, rather than empty nits that are whiter and farther along the hair shaft. — Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 At 500 nits, the screen stays readable indoors or in bright sunlight. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 28 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nits

Noun

The show will serve as a platform for countless lunatics within the InfoWars universe and a platform for larger announcements about the company’s fictional exploits.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Republicans see an opportunity here, portraying progressive and socialist Democrats as lunatics and communists.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of lunatics

Noun

The fact that there is someone out there who could actually get all the real unsuspecting morons who participated in this movie to sign off on it afterwards is simply astonishing considering what they are asked to do in it.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
There are complicated brain-chemistry factors involved that have to do with testosterone, and dopaminergic systems, and kappa-opioid receptors, all of which seem to add up to a Jim Gaffigan joke about how men are morons compared with their wives.

— McKay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of morons

Noun

In a food processor, grind the nuts as finely as possible along with 1/4 cup/32 g of the flour.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Pulverized into a fine powder and bloomed in butter with the aromatics, the corn nuts bring an earthy sweetness and seriously amp up the corn flavor.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of nuts

Noun

But Thomas and Erika are no fools, coolly telling off smiling Hitler sympathizers during a tony reception.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The Atlanta Dream might now be the hottest ticket in town and State Farm Arena would be fools not to host them in Game 6.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of fools

Noun

How could anyone in the military support a repulsive, draft-dodging coward who called dead soldiers suckers and losers?

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026
The Cubs’ reputation as lovable losers was well-earned after 37 years without a National League pennant and 74 years removed from their last World Series title.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of losers

Noun

Drawing from the Renaissance game’s design and motif, there are playful talismans — geese, dragonflies, clovers, horseshoes, dice, keys and ladybugs — across trays, teapots, mugs, boxes, miniatures and espresso sets.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Birds, including Canadian geese, several types of hawks, mynas and larks were also killed in the thousands.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026