Frankenstein
noun
A person who creates something that cannot be controlled and causes great harm.
The creator has become a frankenstein.
Often appears as...
- create a frankenstein
- unleash a frankenstein
noun
A fictional character who creates a monster in the novel 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley.
Frankenstein's creation turned against him.
Often appears as...
- frankenstein's monster
- frankenstein's creation
Usage tips
Literary, Academic
noun
Something made up of many different parts.
Their proposal is a Frankenstein of mismatched ideas.
Often appears as...
- frankenstein of parts
- frankenstein of elements
noun
A person who creates something that cannot be controlled and causes great harm.
The creator has become a frankenstein.
Often appears as...
- create a frankenstein
- unleash a frankenstein
noun
A fictional character who creates a monster in the novel 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley.
Frankenstein's creation turned against him.
Often appears as...
- frankenstein's monster
- frankenstein's creation
Usage tips
Literary, Academic
noun
Something made up of many different parts.
Their proposal is a Frankenstein of mismatched ideas.
Often appears as...
- frankenstein of parts
- frankenstein of elements
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Uncontrolled Creation
Used metaphorically to describe something made that grows beyond the creator's control.
The science experiment went awry, turning into a frankenstein of a project.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries an implication of a disastrous or dangerous outcome from one's actions.
In his greed, he became a frankenstein, unleashing chaos on the market.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Compliment
Calling someone a frankenstein usually suggests they're irresponsible creators.
He was labeled a frankenstein after his invention caused riots.
Pro Tip 1/3Uncontrolled Creation
Used metaphorically to describe something made that grows beyond the creator's control.
The science experiment went awry, turning into a frankenstein of a project.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries an implication of a disastrous or dangerous outcome from one's actions.
In his greed, he became a frankenstein, unleashing chaos on the market.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Compliment
Calling someone a frankenstein usually suggests they're irresponsible creators.
He was labeled a frankenstein after his invention caused riots.
Pro Tip 1/3Uncontrolled Creation
Used metaphorically to describe something made that grows beyond the creator's control.
The science experiment went awry, turning into a frankenstein of a project.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries an implication of a disastrous or dangerous outcome from one's actions.
In his greed, he became a frankenstein, unleashing chaos on the market.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Compliment
Calling someone a frankenstein usually suggests they're irresponsible creators.
He was labeled a frankenstein after his invention caused riots.
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Science Fiction Inspires...
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Todd Humphreys: How to...
At first, the spoofer was just a jumble of cables and computers, though we eventually got it packaged into a small box. Now, the Dr. Frankenstein moment, when the spoofer finally came alive and I glimpsed its awful potential,
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How to fool a GPS - Todd...
attention from dad that week at first the spoof it was just a jumble of cables and computers though we eventually got it packaged into a small box now the dr. Frankenstein moment when the spoofer
Video examples
Science Fiction Inspires...
reanimate mary shelley heard about these experiments through her circle of writer and scientist friends influencing her novel frankenstein about a scientist obsessed with the secret of life dr victor frankenstein assembles body
Video examples
Todd Humphreys: How to...
At first, the spoofer was just a jumble of cables and computers, though we eventually got it packaged into a small box. Now, the Dr. Frankenstein moment, when the spoofer finally came alive and I glimpsed its awful potential,
Video examples
How to fool a GPS - Todd...
attention from dad that week at first the spoof it was just a jumble of cables and computers though we eventually got it packaged into a small box now the dr. Frankenstein moment when the spoofer
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Adam Rex
American Artist
My favorite classic novel may be 'The Invisible Man.' It's smart and genuinely funny. Otherwise, my favorite character is probably Frankenstein's Monster/Frankenstein the Monster.
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Benicio Del Toro
American Actor
Villains used to always die in the end. Even the monsters. Frankenstein, Dracula - you'd kill them with a stake. Now the nightmare guy comes back.
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Ellen Willis
American Writer
Mass consumption, advertising, and mass art are a corporate Frankenstein; while they reinforce the system, they also undermine it.
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Adam Rex
American Artist
My favorite classic novel may be 'The Invisible Man.' It's smart and genuinely funny. Otherwise, my favorite character is probably Frankenstein's Monster/Frankenstein the Monster.
Quote examples
Benicio Del Toro
American Actor
Villains used to always die in the end. Even the monsters. Frankenstein, Dracula - you'd kill them with a stake. Now the nightmare guy comes back.
Quote examples
Ellen Willis
American Writer
Mass consumption, advertising, and mass art are a corporate Frankenstein; while they reinforce the system, they also undermine it.
Example 1 of 3
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