Synonyms of pundits

pundits

noun

plural of pundit

1

as in scholars

a person of deep wisdom or learning

a moral question that has puzzled the pundits throughout the ages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scholars
• sages
• savants
• teachers
• wizards
• seers
• intellectuals
• thinkers
• gurus
• intellects
• wise men
• brains
• mentors
• rabbis
• highbrows
• masters
• pandits
• geniuses
• yogis
• polymaths
• Renaissance men
• mahatmas
• swamis
• whizzes
• polyhistors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• idiots
• morons
• fools
• imbeciles
• dolts
• ignoramuses
• dopes
• stocks
• simpletons
• dunces
• pinheads
• blockheads
• goons
• dummies
• donkeys
• ninnies
• jackasses
• nitwits
• numskulls
• fatheads
• turkeys
• nincompoops
• dumbbells
• know-nothings
• half-wits
• dodoes

2

as in critics

a person who makes or expresses a judgment on the quality of offerings in some field of endeavor

the new mini laptop has gotten a thumbs-up from industry pundits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• critics
• reviewers
• analysts
• observers
• commentators
• columnists
• appraisers
• evaluators
• judges
• referees
• annotators

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pundits

Despite this, some pundits have theorized that Netflix’s aversion to theaters has hurt its films’ chances because the industry sees the company as a force for evil in the cinematic space. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026

Politicians, social media influencers, journalists and pundits increasingly use it to describe Israel’s war in Gaza — as though one of the gravest accusations in our moral vocabulary has already been settled. — Arielle Kaden, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

Most pundits and analysts agree that the Phillies could use upgrades in the bullpen, outfield and at the back of the rotation. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The piece suggests that the contest over which state votes first in 2028 is mostly about bragging rights, modest economic benefits and media visibility for local politicians and pundits, rather than a truly decisive factor in choosing the nominee. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Many pundits see Michigan as a test case for how candidates on the left can fare in battleground states. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

The Big Ten has won the last three CFP championships, but SEC pundits have questioned the conference’s depth. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

But after trading 10 players from the major-league roster last July, many fans and pundits continue to believe the Twins will offload players. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Women are selfish, pundits argue, prioritizing their careers and personal happiness over having families. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 July 2026