Synonyms for Neanderthal & Similar Words
Definition of neanderthal
- adjective
- ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance; "was boorish and insensitive"; "the loutish manners of a bully"; "her stupid oafish husband"; "aristocratic contempt for the swinish multitude"
- relating to or belonging to or resembling Neanderthal man; "Neanderthal skull"
- noun
- extinct robust human of Middle Paleolithic in Europe and western Asia
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "neanderthal"
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"Neanderthal" in song lyrics
See how neanderthal is used in real songs:
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"Stalwart, part gentleman and part Neanderthal"
Annakin Slayd f/ Killah Priest — Walkin' the Line -
"Brandin' y'all with word neanderthal"
Atoms Family f/ Cryptic One, Molecule — Ill Visions -
"Give knowledge to mediocre, the will to Neanderthal"
Binary Star — Honest Expression