Deferential and Sassy

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Deferential adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

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Sassy is an antonym for deferential.

Sassy adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Usage example: sassy kids shouting, “Out of our way, you old geezer!”

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Deferential is an antonym for sassy.

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