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DEFERENT Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word deferent. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For DEFERENT

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
aggressive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

adjective satellite

• tending to spread quickly

• characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

assertive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• aggressively self-assured

bold
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• fearless and daring

noun

• a typeface with thick heavy lines

adjective satellite

• clear and distinct

• very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

confident
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or marked by confidence or assurance

adjective satellite

• persuaded of; very sure

• not liable to error in judgment or action

decisive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• determining or having the power to determine an outcome

• characterized by decision and firmness

adjective satellite

• unmistakable

• forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis

independent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from external control and constraint

• (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence

noun

• a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)

• a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them

adjective satellite

• (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces

• not controlled by a party or interest group

self-assured
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing poise and confidence in your own worth

self-reliant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment

upfront
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• frank and honest

Alternatives for AGGRESSIVE

Words (22)

Alternatives for ASSERTIVE

Words (25)

Alternatives for BOLD

Words (27)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for CONFIDENT

Words (22)

Alternatives for DECISIVE

Words (19)

Alternatives for INDEPENDENT

Words (13)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for SELF-ASSURED

Words (18)

Alternatives for SELF-RELIANT

Words (8)
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