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FORTHGOING Antonyms

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

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
backward
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• directed or facing toward the back or rear

• (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature

adverb

• at or to or toward the back or rear

• in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal

• in or to or toward a past time

adjective satellite

• retarded in intellectual development

• having made less than normal progress

hesitant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

inhibited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• held back or restrained or prevented

introverted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

reserved
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• set aside for the use of a particular person or party

• marked by self-restraint and reticence

reticent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• temperamentally disinclined to talk

• cool and formal in manner

• reluctant to draw attention to yourself

shy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

timid
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing fear and lack of confidence

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• lacking conviction or boldness or courage

withdrawn
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

• tending to reserve or introspection

Alternatives for BACKWARD

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for HESITANT

Words (19)

Alternatives for INHIBITED

Words (10)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for INTROVERTED

Words (12)

Alternatives for RESERVED

Words (13)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for RETICENT

Words (16)

Alternatives for SHY

Words (9)

Alternatives for TIMID

Words (23)
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