Antonyms for hotshot

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : hot-shot

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɒtˌʃɒt

Definition of hotshot

Origin : "important person," 1933; see hot + shot (n.). It earlier meant "fast train" (1925), and "reckless person" (c.1600).

As in self-confident : adj secure with oneself
As in smug : adj pleased with oneself
As in cocky : adj self-assured
As in brazen : adj brash, unashamed
As in cocky/cocksure : adj self-assured, full of oneself
As in adept : adj very able
As in foremost : adj first in rank, order
As in gifted : adj talented, intelligent
As in aviator : noun person who flies aircraft
As in professional : noun person prepared for work by extended study or practice
As in virtuoso : noun person who is an expert
As in big deal : noun something or someone important
As in ham : noun one who overacts
As in braggart : noun person who talks boastingly
As in celebrity : noun dignitary
As in vaunter : noun braggart
As in hot dog : noun frankfurter

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