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AUTHORITATIVE Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the word authoritative. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For AUTHORITATIVE

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compliant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined to comply

deferential
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing deference

obedient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

passive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in energy or will

• expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb

noun

• the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb

adjective satellite

• peacefully resistant in response to injustice

submissive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination

adjective satellite

• abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant

Alternatives for COMPLIANT

Alternatives for DEFERENTIAL

Alternatives for OBEDIENT

Alternatives for PASSIVE

Alternatives for SUBMISSIVE

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