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feisty Antonyms

Opposite of feisty

Because the opposite of feisty 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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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a lively, spirited, and determined temperament, especially when smaller or weaker than an opponent.

Usage Example

"The timid kitten stood its ground against the much larger neighborhood dog."

Strongest
timid
meek
docile
submissive
Strong
passive
listless

• adjective (Context 2)

Touchy, quarrelsome, or quick to take offense and argue.

Usage Example

"The town hall meeting turned easygoing when residents began debating the proposed tax increase."

Strongest
easygoing
mild-mannered
peaceable
Strong
placid
compliant

Similar words to feisty

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

spirited
plucky
spunky
combative
pugnacious
mettlesome
scrappy
quarrelsome
See all synonyms of feisty

• Nearby Words

feetfirst
feistily
feistiness
feisty
felicitously
felicity
feline

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