WACKINESSES Synonyms: 316 Similar and Opposite Words

wackiness 1 of 2

noun

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as in insanity

lack of good sense or judgment what world-class wackiness made you think this was a good idea?

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wacky

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adjective

ˈwa-kē

variants also whacky

as in bizarre

different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion raised by an uncle with a rather wacky philosophy of parenting

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as in silly

showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment one club member whose wacky ideas for fund-raisers usually produced groans

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Recent Examples of wackiness

Noun

Getting closer to the realm of good-faith debate are questions about whether PTA’s mock-Pynchonian wackiness is the proper tone with which to handle such incendiary material. —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026 And somehow, all that wackiness has coalesced into a superb and consistently funny TV show, which made USA TODAY's list of the 10 best TV shows of 2025. —

Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026

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That’s a theme that Mayeri doesn’t taken lightly, as the film eventually morphs from wacky curiosity to deep reflection. —

Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026 The result not only tends to be sexier, but outfits that are generally a bit wackier. —

Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wackiness

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wackiness

Noun

In this world, at this time, a little insanity can go a long way.

— Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Kennedy calls fortification ‘insanity’ That view contrasts sharply with critics — including some at the highest level of government — who regard fortification of the food supply as a form of government overreach.

— Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026