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uppity Synonyms

Another word for uppity

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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 uppish to follow orders without question."

Strongest
uppish
arrogant
presumptuous
Strong
self-important
haughty
snooty
high-and-mighty
snobbish
insolent
impertinent

Opposites of uppity

The opposite of uppity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

humble
modest
deferential
unassuming
meek
submissive
obedient
See all opposites of uppity

• Nearby Words

uppercut
uppermost
uppitiness
uppity
upright
uprighteously
uprightly

Cite this Entry

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