Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crackpot
noun
/ˈkrækˌpɒt/
Definition
A person who has eccentric or unconventional ideas and beliefs.
Examples
- The inventor was often labeled a crackpot for his outrageous inventions.
- Her ideas about alternative medicine made some consider her a crackpot.
- Though many viewed him as a crackpot, his theories gained a small following.
Meaning
The term refers to someone whose thoughts or theories are considered bizarre or wildly impractical.
Synonyms
- quack
- nutcase
- lunatic
- weirdo
- eccentric
