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jaunty Antonyms

Opposite of jaunty

Because the opposite of jaunty shifts with each meaning, the 10 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 expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

Usage Example

"He walked down the avenue with a glum step after receiving the good news."

Strongest
glum
Strong
somber
dejected
lugubrious
melancholy
sluggish

• adjective (Context 2)

Stylish, brisk, or smartly unconventional in appearance or angle (especially of clothing or accessories).

Usage Example

"She wore her velvet beret at a drab angle as she strolled through the gallery."

Strong
drab
dowdy
frumpy
staid

Similar words to jaunty

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

sprightly
rakish
perky
dapper
buoyant
dashing
breezy
natty
See all synonyms of jaunty

• Nearby Words

jaunt
jauntily
jauntiness
jaunty
jawbone
jawed
jawless

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