INTERVIEWEE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

interviewee

noun

Definition of interviewee

as in respondent

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of interviewee Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Macon County coach Sheddrick Risper, whose 5-0 team faces rival Taylor County, also undefeated, on Friday. — Caitlyn Stroh-Page, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026 One interviewer told us that former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan personally intervened and persuaded a wealthy interviewee to participate. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interviewee

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interviewee

respondent

Noun

For instance, a respondent might choose between two combinations.

— Fengxiu Zhang, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
The average survey respondent projects a significant boost in productivity and economic growth but also a substantial disruption to workers in AI-sensitive fields.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of respondent

Browse Nearby Words

interviewed

interviewee

interviewees

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Interviewee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interviewee. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of interviewee

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

inscrutable

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes