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Synonyms & Similar Words
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strategist
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Meaning of Mastermind
According to Merriam-Webster, a mastermind is a person who supplies the direction or strategy for a group or project, or a person who has a great deal of knowledge or expertise in a particular area.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines a mastermind as a person with an outstanding intellect, especially one who is skilled at organizing or planning something, or a person who has a particular field of expertise.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines a mastermind as a person who is extremely skilled or intelligent, and is often the leader or organizer of a project or activity.
Example Uses
- The mastermind behind the new tech startup is a young entrepreneur with a passion for innovation.
- The detective was determined to catch the mastermind who had planned the daring heist.
- She is the mastermind of the marketing campaign, and her creative ideas have been a huge success.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
follower
novice
amateur
beginner
apprentice
trainee
student
learner
incompetent
inept
ineffectual
inefficient
unskilled
unqualified
untrained
uneducated
ignorant
illiterate
foolish
stupid
silly
ridiculous
absurd
foolish
silly
incompetent
useless
ineffectual
ineffective
unproductive
uncreative
unimaginative
uninspired