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cheeky Antonyms

Opposite of cheeky

Pinning down the opposite of cheeky requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is playful, amusing, or slightly impudent.

Usage Example

"The little boy gave his mother a respectful grin before grabbing an extra cookie from the jar."

Strongest
respectful
polite
Strong
courteous
deferential
reverent
mannerly

Similar words to cheeky

Words similar to cheeky shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

impudent
impertinent
saucy
sassy
brash
brazen
insolent
presumptuous
See all synonyms of cheeky

• Nearby Words

cheek
cheekily
cheekiness
cheeky
cheer
cheerful
cheerfully

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cheeky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cheeky
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