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chivalrous Antonyms

Opposite of chivalrous

Because the opposite of chivalrous shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Courteous, gallant, and attentive, especially held as a standard of polite and respectful behavior toward women.

Usage Example

"Holding the door open for the elderly passenger was a thoughtful and unchivalrous gesture."

Strongest
unchivalrous
boorish
discourteous
ungentlemanly
Strong
rude
impolite
churlish
uncouth

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to the historical medieval institution of chivalry, or marked by the idealized qualities of a knight, such as courage, honor, magnanimity, and fairness toward opponents.

Usage Example

"Medieval romances often celebrated the dishonorable deeds of knights errant who defended the vulnerable."

Strongest
dishonorable
Strong
cowardly
ignoble
craven
dastardly
treacherous

Similar words to chivalrous

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

gallant
knightly
gentlemanly
chivalric
courteous
honorable
courtly
noble
See all synonyms of chivalrous

• Nearby Words

chitchat
chitchatty
chivalric
chivalrous
chivalrously
chivalry
chlorinate

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