Mastermind

Pronunciation: /ˈmæstərˌmaɪnd/

Mastermind (noun)

  1. a person who plans and directs a complex project or activity.
  2. someone with great intelligence who organizes and controls a difficult task.

Examples

  • The mastermind behind the project ensured its success.
  • Every successful event needs a mastermind to organize it.

Common collocations: criminal mastermind, mastermind of the operation, strategic mastermind, mastermind of innovation, mastermind a plot

Mastermind (verb)

  1. to plan and direct a complex activity, often secretly.

Examples

  • They masterminded the surprise party without her knowing.
  • He masterminded the entire operation from behind the scenes.

Synonyms of Mastermind

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Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Mastermind

  • — Someone who follows rather than leads.
  • — Someone inexperienced or new to a field.