Cassandra
5 synonyms for Cassandra, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — In Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Casandra
Kassandra
How to use Cassandra
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a modern-day Cassandra
Cassandra complex
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Kassándra, the name of the mythical Trojan prophetess.
Full origin of Cassandra →Frequently asked questions
What does “Cassandra” mean?
The word “Cassandra” means in Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her. In plain terms, a person whose correct warnings go unheeded, named after the mythical Trojan princess doomed never to be believed.
How do you pronounce “Cassandra”?
“Cassandra” is pronounced kuh-SAN-druh (/kəˈsæn.dɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cassandra” in a sentence?
Here is “Cassandra” used in a sentence: “Like Cassandra, he warned everyone, and no one listened.”
What part of speech is “Cassandra”?
Depending on how it is used, “Cassandra” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Cassandra” come from?
The word “Cassandra” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Kassándra, the name of the mythical Trojan prophetess.
Is “Cassandra” a common word?
“Cassandra” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cassandra” have?
“Cassandra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her.
