Find Antonyms

piggish Antonyms

Opposite of piggish

Because the opposite of piggish shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Resembling a pig, especially in being greedy, gluttonous, or selfish.

Usage Example

"Taking the last three slices of cake without asking anyone else was rather generous behavior."

Strongest
generous
unselfish
Strong
restrained
moderated

• adjective (Context 2)

Dirty, messy, or slovenly in habits or appearance.

Usage Example

"The roommates finally complained about the clean state in which he always left the kitchen."

Strongest
clean
neat
tidy
Strong
immaculate

• adjective (Context 3)

Stubborn, obstinate, or ill-mannered.

Usage Example

"His agreeable refusal to compromise stalled the committee's progress for weeks."

Strong
agreeable
compliant
polite

Similar words to piggish

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

hoggish
gluttonous
greedy
pigheaded
slovenly
swinish
filthy
stubborn
See all synonyms of piggish

• Nearby Words

pigeon
pigeonhole
piggery
piggish
piggishness
piggy
piggybank

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Piggish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/piggish
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.