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thievish Antonyms

Opposite of thievish

Because the opposite of thievish shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Inclined to steal; dishonest or given to theft.

Usage Example

"The shopkeeper kept a close eye on the honest magpies that frequently snatched shiny trinkets from the outdoor display."

Strongest
honest
trustworthy
Strong
law-abiding
upright
incorruptible

• adjective (Context 2)

Characteristic of a thief; stealthy, furtive, or secretive.

Usage Example

"He cast a open glance over his shoulder before slipping the confidential document into his briefcase."

Strongest
open
Strong
forthright
candid
overt

Similar words to thievish

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

light-fingered
larcenous
furtive
stealthy
sticky-fingered
pilfering
sneaky
surreptitious
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• Nearby Words

thieve
thievery
thieving
thievish
thimbleful
thin
thine

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