Would-be Definition

wo͝odbē
adjective
Wishing or pretending to be.
A would-be expert.
Webster's New World
Desiring, attempting, or professing to be.
American Heritage
Intended, but failing, to be.
A would-be work of art.
Webster's New World

Unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition.

Would-be film stars often become waitresses.
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Synonyms:
noun

One who aspires to something; a wannabe.

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Other Word Forms of Would-be

Noun

Singular:
would-be
Plural:
would-bes

Origin of Would-be

Would-be Sentence Examples

  • It would be the perfect opportunity.

  • This would be suitable with you?

  • He thought it would be fun for the man to tell the woman.

  • The windows in the car would be broken, and everything would get soaked.

  • Connie would be on the road right now.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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