NUTTERS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

nutters

noun

plural of nutter, British slang

as in eccentrics

a person of odd or whimsical habits rather than ostracizing them, the British seem to cherish their nutters

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as in lunatics

a person having or showing a severely disordered or abnormal state of mind read conspiracy theories from some nutter on the Internet

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Noun

No documentarian has a better eye for intriguing oddballs than Errol Morris, who built his feature film career on drawing them out in conversation, from pet-cemetery owners in Gates of Heaven to small-town eccentrics in Vernon, Florida.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026

Definition of eccentrics

Noun

Republicans see an opportunity here, portraying progressive and socialist Democrats as lunatics and communists.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
While sane Americans were celebrating the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, the lunatics in Portland, Oregon were cheering along as two men made out on a baseball field during a 'Heated Rivalry' theme night.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of lunatics

Noun

Beans, lentils, nuts and seeds still contribute protein and bring different nutrients with them.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
But nearly 90% fall short on seafood and more than half miss the mark on nuts, seeds and soy, according to the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of nuts

Noun

David extended a hand toward me (imaginary attacks by slow, handshake-wielding maniacs are a martial arts class staple).

— Johanna Stein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The odd thing about this choice is that, although the DSA’s platform is indeed chock-full of maniacal proposals, on this particular idea, the maniacs have a point.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

Definition of maniacs

Noun

Like Rick Nelson’s fools, the Zellners also rush in where angels fear to tread, and their love for the bizarre, the cool and the crazy is, like the epidemic of emotions facing the Alpha Gang, wildly infectious.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
Some want to live vicariously through them, while others joke about the poor fools who fell for their tactics.

— Owen Carry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

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