Say what you like about the modern stand-up scene, it's anything but ageist.
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Ageist
/ˈeɪ̯.dʒɪst/
Synonyms for "ageist" (1 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: intolerant.
- Sentence evidence is available for ageist, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ageist".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ageist"
Keep "ageist" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ageist" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ageist", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ageist" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Upon hearing that his employer would soon require yearly physical examinations and vision screening, my father exclaimed that the policy was ageist.
Source: wiktionary
Even though she had succeeded in the phone interview, when the ageist employer learned that the candidate was only 18 years old, she became hesitant.
Source: wiktionary
Finally, the participants expressed an ageist and ableist view of romantic relationships as unsuitable for autistic people under the age of 18, thus explaining why this issue is not, or should not, be addressed as part of the curriculum. Alex, for example, thought it was important to engage autistic students with this subject only from age 19, as part of preparing them for independent living: […]
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ageist"?
Closest matches include intolerant.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ageist"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.