Vocabulary

Negative Words Starting With Z – Complete List

Negative words starting with Z are not as common as other letters, but they still carry strong meaning in English vocabulary. Words in this group can describe emotions, behaviors, or personality traits that are often seen as unfavorable. They give us a way to label difficult actions, sharp expressions, and even unpleasant situations.

By learning negative words starting with Z, readers expand their vocabulary for description, emotion, and expression. This list helps learners build a stronger grasp of English vocabulary and grammar step by step.

List of Negative Words That Start With Z

ZealotZanyZombie
ZappedZonedZap
ZigzagZonkedZealous
ZippyZymoticZooted
Zapped-outZombifiedZanyism
ZonkZippyishZippyless
ZymologyZizzledZapped-up
Zipped-offZaggingZapped-down
ZombielikeZapped-overZymogenic
ZanyhoodZabbedZonkhood
List of negative words starting with Z in English vocabulary

Negative Words With Z with Meanings & Sentences

WordMeaningSentence
Zealot(a person with extreme or fanatical views)He acted like a zealot, refusing to listen to any other opinion.
Zany(strangely funny or eccentric in a negative way)Her zany behavior often annoyed her classmates.
Zombie(someone appearing lifeless or dull)After staying up all night, he walked into class like a zombie.
Zapped(exhausted or drained of energy)She felt completely zapped after the long meeting.
Zoning(acting absent-minded or inattentive)He kept zoning out during the lecture.
Zigzagged(moving in sharp turns or angles, causing confusion)The car zigzagged dangerously through traffic.
Zonked(extremely tired or asleep)After the hike, he was totally zonked.
Zooted(intoxicated or overly excited)They got zooted at the party last night.
Zizzled(confused, bewildered, or slightly dizzy)She felt zizzled after trying the difficult puzzle.
Zealous(overly passionate in a negative or extreme way)His zealous attitude scared some of his teammates.
Zapped-out(completely worn out)After the marathon, she was totally zapped-out.
Zanyism(acting in a silly or irritatingly eccentric manner)His constant zanyism frustrated the group leader.
Zonkhood(state of exhaustion or laziness)During summer break, he enjoyed complete zonkhood.
Zapped-up(overwhelmed or burdened)He felt zapped-up after handling so many tasks.
Zipped-off(left quickly in a negative situation)She zipped-off before anyone could question her.
Zagging(moving unpredictably, causing disruption)The dog kept zagging across the room, knocking things over.
Zombielike(looking or acting lifeless)He had a zombielike stare during the lecture.
Zymotic(disease-causing or infectious in context)The area was dangerous due to a zymotic outbreak.
Zapped-down(depleted of energy or hope)He felt completely zapped-down after the bad news.
Zymogenic(capable of producing negative or harmful effects)Certain substances were considered highly zymogenic.

Descriptive Negative Words With Z

  • Zealous: (overly passionate or extreme about something)
  • Zesty: (lively or strong in a negative way, like overly sharp or irritating)
  • Zonked: (extremely tired or exhausted)
  • Zymotic: (related to infectious disease or harmful germs)
  • Zilchy: (nothing, worthless, or insignificant)
  • Zabby: (annoying, bothersome, or irritating)

Action Negative Words With Z

  • Zap: (to strike quickly or remove energy suddenly)
  • Zigzag: (to move in sharp turns or alternate directions)
  • Zoomed: (moved very fast suddenly)
  • Zipped-off: (left quickly or abruptly)
  • Zonk: (to become extremely tired or hit suddenly)
  • Zapped: (drained of energy or overwhelmed)

Emotion Negative Words With Z

  • Zealousness: (the state of being overly passionate or extreme)
  • Zapped-out: (completely exhausted or worn out)
  • Zany: (strangely funny or eccentric, often annoying)
  • Zombified: (made to appear lifeless or dull)
  • Zonked: (extremely tired or asleep)

Personality Negative Words With Z

  • Zealot: (a person with extreme or fanatical views)
  • Zany: (strangely funny or eccentric, often annoying)
  • Zippy: (lively or energetic, sometimes in a negative or irritating way)
  • Zigzaggy: (moving in sharp turns or unpredictable directions)
  • Zombie-like: (appearing lifeless, dull, or lacking energy)

Behavior Negative Words With Z

  • Zigzagged: (moved in sharp turns or unpredictable directions)
  • Zapped: (drained of energy or exhausted)
  • Zoomed-off: (left very quickly or abruptly)
  • Zonked-out: (completely asleep or extremely tired)
  • Zapped-up: (overwhelmed or burdened with energy loss)

Harsh Negative Words With Z

  • Zealot
  • Zealous
  • Zapped
  • Zonk
  • Zombie

Rare Negative Words With Z

  • Zymotic
  • Zanyism
  • Zerumbet
  • Zill
  • Zanyhood

Slang Negative Words With Z

  • Zonked
  • Zapped
  • Zooted
  • Zoned-out
  • Zonk

3 Letter Negative Words That Start With Z

  • Zap
  • Zed
  • Zig

4 Letter Negative Words That Start With Z

  • Zany
  • Zaps
  • Zero
  • Zeds

5 Letter Negative Words That Start With Z

  • Zebra (slang, insult use)
  • Zoned
  • Zippy
  • Ziggy
  • Zombs

6 Letter Negative Words That Start With Z

  • Zealot
  • Zapped
  • Zombie
  • Zoned-out
  • Zigzag

7 Letter Negative Words That Start With Z

  • Zymotic
  • Zigzags
  • Zillion
  • Zappers
  • Zooting

8 Letter Negative Words That Start With Z

  • Zealousy
  • Zombiees
  • Zippiest
  • Zapheads
  • Zonedout

9 Letter Negative Words That Start With Z

  • Zealously
  • Zigzagged
  • Zookeeper (negative in slang use)
  • Zoomorphs
  • Zymogenic

Negative Words Starting With Z With Double Letters

  • Zapped: (exhausted or drained of energy)
  • Zipping: (moving quickly or energetically)
  • Zigzagged: (moving in sharp turns or angles)
  • Zooted: (intoxicated or overly excited)
  • Zizzled: (confused, bewildered, or slightly dizzy)

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