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DEFERENT Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word deferent. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For DEFERENT

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aggressive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

adjective satellite

• tending to spread quickly

• characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

assertive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• aggressively self-assured

bold
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• fearless and daring

noun

• a typeface with thick heavy lines

adjective satellite

• clear and distinct

• very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

confident
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or marked by confidence or assurance

adjective satellite

• persuaded of; very sure

• not liable to error in judgment or action

decisive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• determining or having the power to determine an outcome

• characterized by decision and firmness

adjective satellite

• unmistakable

• forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis

independent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from external control and constraint

• (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence

noun

• a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)

• a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them

adjective satellite

• (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces

• not controlled by a party or interest group

self-assured
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing poise and confidence in your own worth

self-reliant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment

upfront
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• frank and honest

Alternatives for AGGRESSIVE

Alternatives for ASSERTIVE

Alternatives for BOLD

Alternatives for CONFIDENT

Alternatives for DECISIVE

Alternatives for INDEPENDENT

Alternatives for SELF-ASSURED

Alternatives for SELF-RELIANT

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