nobodies
word · lemma: nobody
Definition
People who are not important or well-known; people who have no power, influence, or fame.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in a negative or dismissive way to refer to people viewed as insignificant. Commonly plural ('nobodies'), and often used in contrast to 'somebodies' (important people). Considered somewhat informal or critical.
Spanish: don nadiesPortuguese (BR): zé-ninguéns - pessoas insignificantesPortuguese (PT): zé-ninguéns - pessoas insignificantesChinese (Simplified): 无名小卒Chinese (Traditional): 無名小卒Hindi: गुमनाम लोगArabic: أشخاص لا قيمة لهم
Example Sentences
The famous actor said he would not talk to nobodies.
basic
They were just a group of nobodies at the party.
basic
People used to call us nobodies, but we proved them wrong.
basic
We may be nobodies now, but someday the world will know our names.
natural
Why should we listen to those nobodies on the internet?
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Before the band became famous, they were just nobodies playing in bars.
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