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