Cavalier and Dejected

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Cavalier adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.

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Dejected is an antonym for cavalier.

Nearby Word: cavalierly

Dejected adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

Usage example: the dejected players slowly made their way back to the locker room, where they could mourn their defeat in private

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Cavalier is an antonym for dejected.

Nearby Words: dejection, dejectedly, dejecting

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