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