"undeferential" meaning in English

See undeferential in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more undeferential [comparative], most undeferential [superlative]
Etymology: un- + deferential Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|deferential}} un- + deferential Head templates: {{en-adj}} undeferential (comparative more undeferential, superlative most undeferential)
  1. Not showing appropriate respect or courtesy.
    Sense id: en-undeferential-en-adj-vOzTD7jm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un-

Download JSONL data for undeferential meaning in English (1.3kB)

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