deferential Antonyms
Strongest:
- contemptuous
- abusive
- derogatory
- offensive
- abusive
- derogatory
- insulting
- insulting
- disrespectful
- contemptuous
- demeaning
- offensive
- demeaning
- disrespectful
Strong:
- depreciative
- scornful
- depreciatory
- rude
- disparaging
- depreciatory
- undutiful
- scornful
- insolent
- disparaging
- irreverent
- undutiful
- irreverent
- depreciative
- rude
- impudent
- impudent
- insolent
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, reverential,regardful, civil, gracious, reverent, dutiful, worshipful, polite
contemptuous, abusive, derogatory, offensive, abusive, derogatory, insulting, insulting, disrespectful, contemptuous
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.
