5
perceptive(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, quietness)
5
poised(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, quietness)
5
polished(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, quietness)
5
politic(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, quietness)
5
prudent(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, quietness)
5
reverential(adjective, characteristic, shyness, humbleness)
5
sensitive(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, quietness)
5
skilled(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, quietness)
5
skillful(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, quietness)
5
subtle(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, quietness)
5
tactical(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, quietness)
5
tolerant(adjective, characteristic, regard, courtesy)
5
understanding(adjective, characteristic, courtesy, gentleness, quietness)
4
flattering(adjective, characteristic, shyness, humbleness)
4
obedient(adjective, characteristic, shyness, humbleness)
4
reverent(adjective, characteristic, shyness, humbleness)
3
courtly(adjective, characteristic, shyness, humbleness)
3
duteous(adjective, characteristic, shyness, humbleness)
3
gracious(adjective, characteristic, shyness, humbleness)
3
obeisant(adjective, characteristic, shyness, humbleness)
10 years ago|1.7k views|share |citing 
APASmart Define. (2016). contemptuous thesaurus. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/contemptuous/thesaurus/antonyms
ChicagoSmart Define. 2016. "contemptuous thesaurus" https://smartdefine.org/contemptuous/thesaurus/antonyms (accessed September 23, 2026).
HarvardSmart Define 2016, contemptuous thesaurus, Smart Define, viewed 23 September, 2026, <https://smartdefine.org/contemptuous/thesaurus/antonyms>.
MLASmart Define. "contemptuous thesaurus" 23 March 2016. Web. 23 September 2026. <https://smartdefine.org/contemptuous/thesaurus/antonyms>