Synonyms of pigeonhole

pigeonhole 1 of 2

verb

as in to categorize

disapproving to unfairly think of or describe (someone or something) as belonging to only a certain category

She likes to perform different types of music because she doesn't want to be pigeonholed.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• categorize
• classify
• relegate
• separate
• identify
• distinguish
• organize
• shelve
• rank
• refer
• sort
• class
• group
• compartmentalize
• type
• distribute
• codify
• recognize
• systematize
• grade
• place
• digest
• order
• dispose
• list
• file
• catalog
• peg
• index
• catalogue
• array
• marshall
• range
• compartment
• assort
• draw up
• alphabetize
• marshal
• break down
• reclassify
• clump
• cluster
• regroup
• recategorize
• subcategorize
• colligate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lump
• confuse
• scramble
• mix (up)
• disarrange
• jumble
• misclassify
• mistype
• missort

pigeonhole

2 of 2

noun

as in cubbyhole

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cubbyhole
• cubicle
• compartment
• niche
• cell
• cube
• bay
• chamber
• snuggery
• alcove
• cabinet
• drawer
• cabin
• nook
• locker
• recess
• cavity
• box
• hollow
• stall
• booth
• vault
• hole
• bunker
• crib
• crypt
• loge

Examples of pigeonhole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Even if a show passes that trying-out phase, it can still get pigeonholed. —Leah Asmelash, CNN, 28 Sep. 2024

The series also introduces defense attorney Leslie Abramson (Ari Graynor), whose tenacity and talent are pigeonholed by the misogyny in the legal field, the court system and her fondness for Erik. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024

Noun

Entertaining—and admittedly not too significant—statements can be derived from the pigeonhole principle. —Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2023

No doubt the actress has also been misunderstood, having to escape a pigeonhole that her beloved April put her in. —Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2023