NUTTY Synonyms: 217 Similar and Opposite Words

nutty

adjective

ˈnə-tē

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as in insane

showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment that's a nutty idea that won't work at all

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as in psychotic

sometimes offensive unable to think in a clear or sensible way the only other prisoner in the dungeon was a nutty soul who feasted on bugs

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Recent Examples of nutty Bakers looking to add a sweet, nutty flavor to their recipes without the nuts should consider tiger nut flour. —

The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 Flavor-wise, ube has a natural sweetness while taro has a more earthy and nutty yet slightly sweet taste. —

Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026 The coarsely ground beef is toothsome, the nutty toma more complex than standard Swiss cheese and the bread ideally buttered and toasted. —

Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026 Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on baseball bests and nutty nibbles. —

FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutty

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If he was convicted, a jury would then have to decide whether Abril was insane when the park shooting occurred.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
And the culture is happily playing along in the name of this insane thirst of Stan culture to have something on the other side.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026