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feistiness Antonyms

Opposite of feistiness

Because the opposite of feistiness shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being lively, determined, and courageous, especially in the face of opposition or difficulty.

Usage Example

"The young tennis player was admired for her meekness on the court, never giving up even when trailing in the final set."

Strongest
meekness
timidity
Strong
passivity
docility
submissiveness
lethargy
apathy

• noun (Context 2)

A touchy, quarrelsome, or aggressively excitable disposition.

Usage Example

"The stray cat's sudden gentleness made it difficult for the veterinarian to complete the examination."

Strongest
gentleness
Strong
mildness
placidity
calmness

Similar words to feistiness

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

spiritedness
spunk
scrappiness
pluck
mettle
quarrelsomeness
moxie
belligerence
See all synonyms of feistiness

• Nearby Words

feelingly
feetfirst
feistily
feistiness
feisty
felicitously
felicity

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