would-be — wanting or trying to be something but not yet successful or recognized as such
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: wanting or trying to be something but not yet successful or recognized as such
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwʊd bi/
Example Sentences
- The would-be influencer posted 50 selfies but only got 3 likes from his mom.
- Every would-be chef thinks they can master French cuisine after watching one YouTube video.
- The would-be superhero wore his underwear outside his pants to the job interview.
would-be
ADJECTIVE[/ˈwʊd bi/]
wanting or trying to be something but not yet successful or recognized as such
💡 Concept
wanting or trying to be something but not yet successful or recognized as such
🎵 Rhyme
A would-be star should believe they could!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈwʊd bi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwʊd biː/
🌳Etymology
Rootwould
Suffix-be
🎵Rhyme
goodshouldcouldstood
good
should
could
stood
🔗Collocations
would-be actor
would-be politician
would-be entrepreneur
would-be artist
would-be writer
would-be celebrity
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The would-be influencer posted 50 selfies but only got 3 likes from his mom.”
😄 Fun example
“Every would-be chef thinks they can master French cuisine after watching one YouTube video.”
😄 Fun example
“The would-be superhero wore his underwear outside his pants to the job interview.”
“She dismissed him as just another would-be rock star.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
aspiringwannabehopefulpotentialprospective
Antonyms
establishedaccomplishedrecognized
Related
ambitiousdreamercandidateapplicant
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