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flighty Antonyms

Opposite of flighty

Because the opposite of flighty 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)

Fickle, irresponsible, and prone to changing one's mind or interests frequently and without reason.

Usage Example

"The director hesitated to cast the young actor, worrying that his dependable temperament would disrupt the strict filming schedule."

Strongest
dependable
reliable
steadfast
steady
Strong
constant
level-headed
grounded
sensible
responsible
serious

• adjective (Context 2)

Easily startled, nervous, or excitable (especially of a horse or other animal).

Usage Example

"The rider spoke in a low, soothing tone to calm the calm mare as the thunderstorm approached."

Strongest
calm
placid
Strong
docile
imperturbable

Similar words to flighty

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

skittish
fickle
capricious
jumpy
inconstant
mercurial
high-strung
erratic
See all synonyms of flighty

• Nearby Words

flightiness
flightless
flightlessness
flighty
flimflam
flimsily
flimsiness

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