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Antonyms for cheekiness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : chee-kee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃi ki



Definition of cheekiness

Origin :
  • 1859, from cheek in its sense of "insolence" + -y (2). Related: Cheekily; cheekiness.
  • noun impudence
Example sentences :
  • But from a raw tenderfoot and inconsidered member of the scrub any such comment would savor of cheekiness, so he kept silent.
  • Extract from : « Under Boy Scout Colors » by Joseph Bushnell Ames

Synonyms for cheekiness

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