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jauntiness Antonyms

Opposite of jauntiness

Because the opposite of jauntiness 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, cheerful, and self-confident in manner or appearance.

Usage Example

"Despite the long journey, he walked into the terminal with a noticeable gloominess in his step."

Strongest
gloominess
Strong
lethargy
listlessness
melancholy
sullenness
dejection
somberness

• noun (Context 2)

Stylishness, smartness, or a brisk, dapper quality in dress or bearing.

Usage Example

"The tilted fedora added a touch of vintage drabness to her otherwise formal coat."

Strong
drabness
frumpiness
shabbiness
dowdiness

Similar words to jauntiness

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

sprightliness
buoyancy
dapperness
cheerfulness
rakishness
liveliness
smartness
breeziness
See all synonyms of jauntiness

• Nearby Words

jaundiced
jaunt
jauntily
jauntiness
jaunty
jawbone
jawed

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