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priggish Antonyms

Opposite of priggish

Pinning down the opposite of priggish 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)

Self-righteously moralistic and superior; annoyingly smug or pedantic about propriety and virtue.

Usage Example

"His easygoing remarks about his colleagues' casual attire quickly alienated him from the rest of the office."

Strongest
easygoing
Strong
tolerant
unpretentious
open-minded
broad-minded
humble

Similar words to priggish

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

self-righteous
sanctimonious
holier-than-thou
prim
prudish
smug
moralistic
puritanical
See all synonyms of priggish

• Nearby Words

priesthood
priestlike
priestly
priggish
prim
primacy
primal

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