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.

Example Sentences

The famous actor said he would not talk to nobodies.

basic

They were just a group of nobodies at the party.

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People used to call us nobodies, but we proved them wrong.

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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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