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obsequious Antonyms

Opposite of obsequious

Pinning down the opposite of obsequious requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree, especially in order to gain favor or advantage.

Usage Example

"The store manager remained dignified, ignoring the arrogant flattery of the ambitious new assistant."

Strongest
arrogant
Strong
defiant
domineering
overbearing
insubordinate
assertive
haughty
imperious

Similar words to obsequious

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

servile
fawning
sycophantic
subservient
ingratiating
groveling
toadyish
unctuous
See all synonyms of obsequious

• Nearby Words

obscurely
obscureness
obscurity
obsequious
obsequiously
observable
observably

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