DRASTIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DRASTIC?

Need another word that means the same as “drastic”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “drastic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Drastic” are: extreme, serious, forceful, desperate, dire, radical, momentous, substantial

Drastic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Drastic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “drastic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.
• Forceful and extreme and rigorous.

Synonyms of "Drastic" as an adjective (8 Words)

desperate	Desperately determined. There is a desperate shortage of teachers.
dire	Fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless. A career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked.
extreme	(of a person or their opinions) far from moderate, especially politically. Extreme opinions.
forceful	Forceful and definite in expression or action. Forceful measures.
momentous	Of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events. A momentous decision.
radical	Markedly new or introducing radical change. A radical American activist.
serious	Completely lacking in playfulness. A serious wound.
substantial	Of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something. There was substantial agreement on changing policies.

Usage Examples of "Drastic" as an adjective

• Drastic measures.
• A drastic reduction of staffing levels.

Associations of "Drastic" (30 Words)

activist	A militant reformer. Activist groups around the world are organizing solidarity events.
aggressive	Ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression. An aggressive businessman.
aggressively	In a determined and forceful way. Foreign owned banks are aggressively marketing credit cards.
barbaric	Savagely cruel. Barbaric use of color or ornament.
basic	Serving as a base or starting point. A set of basic tools.
bellicose	Having or showing a ready disposition to fight. A mood of bellicose jingoism.
confrontational	Of or relating to confrontation. He distanced himself from the confrontational approach adopted by his predecessor.
crusader	A fighter in the medieval Crusades. Crusaders for early detection and treatment of mental illnesses.
desperate	Desperately determined. There is a desperate shortage of teachers.
drastically	In a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect. Now her fortunes have changed drastically.
extreme	The highest or most extreme degree of something. Extreme caution.
extremist	A person who holds extreme political or religious views, especially one who advocates illegal, violent, or other extreme action. Extremist groups.
feminism	The movement aimed at equal rights for women.
forceful	Forceful and definite in expression or action. A forceful plan for peace.
fundamental	A fundamental note tone or frequency. Two courses cover the fundamentals of microbiology.
furious	Extremely angry. A furious scowl.
menacing	Threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments. His tone became menacing.
militant	A militant person. Militant in fighting for better wages for workers.
movement	A campaign undertaken by a political social or artistic movement. Your movements and telephone conversations are recorded.
polemic	A writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology. A writer of feminist polemic.
radical	A radical sign. A radical flaw in the plan.
radically	In a radical manner. The two situations are radically different.
reformer	A disputant who advocates reform. A catalytic reformer.
reformist	A person who advocates gradual reform rather than abolition or revolution. The reformist policies of the government.
revolutionary	Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change. The revolutionary army.
scrappy	Consisting of disorganized, untidy, or incomplete parts. He had a scrappy New York temperament.
truculent	Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant. The truculent attitude of farmers to cheaper imports.
vehement	Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid. A vehement defense.
vengeful	Seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury. A vengeful ex con.
violent	Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions inclined to react violently fervid. A violent attack.