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uppity Antonyms

Opposite of uppity

Pinning down the opposite of uppity 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)

Assuming airs or privileges beyond one's perceived station; self-important, arrogant, or presumptuous.

Usage Example

"The supervisor resented any employee whom he considered too humble to follow orders without question."

Strongest
humble
modest
deferential
Strong
unassuming
submissive
meek
obedient

Similar words to uppity

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

uppish
presumptuous
arrogant
self-important
haughty
snobbish
snooty
high-and-mighty
See all synonyms of uppity

• Nearby Words

upperclassman
uppermost
uppitiness
uppity
upright
uprighteously
uprightly

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