deferential
Divide deferential into syllables:
def · er · en · tial
How to pronounce deferential:
Synonyms for deferential:
civil
complaisant
considerate
courteous
deferent
dutiful
gracious
ingratiating
obedient
obeisant
obsequious
polite
regardful
respectful
reverent
reverential
submissive
worshipful
Antonyms for deferential:
abrupt
abusive
affected
aloof
antagonistic
arrogant
assertive
audacious
awful
bad
bad-mannered
base
bawdy
big-headed
biggity
bigheaded
blasphemous
bloated
blunt
blustering
boastful
bold
boorish
brash
brassy
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