Antonyms for go getter


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : goh-get-er, -get-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgoʊˈgɛt ər, -ˌgɛt-


Definition of go getter

Origin :
  • 1910, American English, from go + agent noun from get (v.). Goer, with essentially the same meaning, is attested from late 14c.
  • As in potent : adj effective, powerful, forceful
  • As in up-and-coming : adj rising
  • As in dynamic : adj active, vital
  • As in ambitious : adj desiring success
  • As in mover and shaker : noun person who makes things happen
  • As in opportunist : noun vacillator
  • As in go-getter : noun eager beaver
  • As in rising star : noun comer
  • As in up-and-comer : noun comer
  • As in eager beaver : noun industrious person
  • As in gofer : noun errand boy or girl

Synonyms for go getter

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