deferential Antonyms
Strongest:
- contemptuous
- derogatory
- insulting
- contemptuous
- disrespectful
- offensive
- abusive
- disrespectful
- demeaning
- offensive
- demeaning
- abusive
- insulting
- derogatory
Strong:
- irreverent
- scornful
- depreciatory
- disparaging
- insolent
- irreverent
- scornful
- impudent
- rude
- impudent
- depreciative
- undutiful
- insolent
- depreciative
- rude
- undutiful
- depreciatory
- disparaging
Weak:
Meaning of deferential
deferential (s)
showing deference
deferential (a.)
Expressing deference; accustomed to defer.
deferential Sentence Examples
- The intern greeted the CEO with a deferential nod as she entered the boardroom.
- In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow as a deferential gesture when meeting someone for the first time.
- The waiter was deferential, always attentive to the needs of the diners.
- She spoke in a deferential tone when addressing her elders, showing respect for their wisdom and experience.
- The students were deferential towards their teacher, listening attentively to her instructions.
- His deferential attitude towards authority figures often earned him praise in professional settings.
- The assistant was deferential towards her supervisor, always eager to assist with any tasks.
- Despite his high position, he remained humble and deferential towards his colleagues.
- The diplomat adopted a deferential approach when negotiating with foreign counterparts.
- The soldier was deferential towards his commanding officer, following orders without question.
FAQs About the word deferential
showing deferenceExpressing deference; accustomed to defer.
respectful, deferent, gracious,regardful, reverent, worshipful, polite, dutiful, reverential, civil
contemptuous, derogatory, insulting, contemptuous,disrespectful, offensive, abusive, disrespectful, demeaning, offensive
The intern greeted the CEO with a deferential nod as she entered the boardroom.
In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow as a deferential gesture when meeting someone for the first time.
The waiter was deferential, always attentive to the needs of the diners.
She spoke in a deferential tone when addressing her elders, showing respect for their wisdom and experience.
