crackpot
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for crackpot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone seen as eccentric or foolish, especially for holding strange or unfounded beliefs.
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.
How to use crackpot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Informal and dismissive — used to mock, not a neutral description.
Etymology
Probably built from crack (as in "crack-brained") plus pot, likening an unstable mind to a cracked pot.
Full origin of crackpot →Frequently asked questions
What does “crackpot” mean?
The word “crackpot” means someone seen as eccentric or foolish, especially for holding strange or unfounded beliefs. In plain terms, a word for a person (or their idea) that is wildly eccentric or unsound.
How do you pronounce “crackpot”?
“Crackpot” is pronounced KRAK-pot (/ˈkɹæk.pɒt/ in IPA).
How do you use “crackpot” in a sentence?
Here is “crackpot” used in a sentence: “The scientist was dismissed as a crackpot until his theory was later proven.”
What part of speech is “crackpot”?
Depending on how it is used, “crackpot” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “crackpot” have?
“Crackpot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone seen as eccentric or foolish, especially for holding strange or unfounded beliefs.