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smartass Antonyms

Opposite of smartass

Pinning down the opposite of smartass 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)

Characterized by obnoxious, sarcastic, or irritatingly flippant behavior or remarks (slang).

Usage Example

"The student was sent to the principal's office for making a respectful comment during the lecture."

Strongest
respectful
Strong
polite
sincere
earnest
humble

Similar words to smartass

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

smart-alecky
smart aleck
snarky
wiseacre
know-it-all
wisecracker
flippant
cheeky
See all synonyms of smartass

• Nearby Words

smarminess
smarmy
smart
smartass
smartassed
smarten
smartie

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