You're a washout in the kitchen.
Source: tatoeba (7283264)
Washout
/ˈwɒʃaʊt/
Synonyms for "washout" (132 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
Strong matches (39)
Related words (66)
Adjective(1 words)
total failure
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ablution, airmanship, alluvion, alluvium, also ran.
- Sentence evidence is available for washout, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
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 "washout".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "washout"
Keep "washout" 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 "washout" 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 "washout", 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 "washout" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesappearanceappearance attributechannelcolor descriptoreventevent status termfailuregeological featuregeology termgroovelandform descriptorlosernonstarterprocessscheduling descriptorsoil erosion
Showing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
18 entriesShowing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
11 entriesroad washoutwashout areawashout channelwashout colorwashout colorswashout conditionswashout damagewashout eventwashout periodwashout riskwashout zone
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
5 translations across 3 languages.
Finnish
2 entries- huuhtoutuma noun (erosion of a relatively soft surface by a sudden gush of water; channel produced by this action)
- huuhtoutuminen noun (erosion of a relatively soft surface by a sudden gush of water; channel produced by this action)
Macedonian
2 entries- еро́зија noun (erosion of a relatively soft surface by a sudden gush of water; channel produced by this action)
- разору́вање noun (erosion of a relatively soft surface by a sudden gush of water; channel produced by this action)
Yakut
1 entries- эҕэ noun (erosion of a relatively soft surface by a sudden gush of water; channel produced by this action)
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
No. 21C9 was in need of a boiler washout and though she was carefully and assiduously fired and use made of the fire-irons during the run, it was not possible to maintain steam, which often fell as low as 210 lb.
Source: wiktionary
In recent months, as we have already reported, boiler washouts of Stratford's "Britannia" Pacifics have been carried out at Norwich, owing to the better staff situation at the latter shed, […]
Source: wiktionary
The cistern was fitted with washouts and air-valves.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "washout"?
Closest matches include ablution, airmanship, alluvion, alluvium, also ran.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "washout"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.