FLATTERY Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word flattery. (opposite meanings)

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Definition of FLATTERY

Best Opposite Words For FLATTERY


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	bluntness				nounn
	noun • the quality of being direct and outspoken • without sharpness or clearness of edge or point
	candor				nounn
	noun • ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty • the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
	criticism				nounn
	noun • disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings • a serious examination and judgment of something • a written evaluation of a work of literature
	frankness				nounn
	noun • the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech • the trait of being blunt and outspoken
	harshness				nounn
	noun • the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions • the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses • the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance • excessive sternness
	honesty				nounn
	noun • the quality of being honest • southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration
	sincerity				nounn
	noun • an earnest and sincere feeling • the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical • a quality of naturalness and simplicity • the trait of being serious
	straightforwardness				nounn
	noun • the quality of being direct and straightforward • without hypocrisy