Synonyms for would-be

Most common

self-styled · aspiring · manque

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Attempting or desiring something.

   Would-be marines have to get through a rigorous examination.

Example sentences

• aspiring Abdelaziz Bouteflika was aspiring to be reelected.

By length

6 letters

manque

8 letters

aspiring³

12 letters

presumptuous⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (aspiring³ = 3 syllables).