Antonyms for sauciness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : saw-see

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɔ si

Definition of sauciness

Origin : 1540s, from saucy + -ness.

noun impudence

Example sentences :

All sauciness and slang, like the soliloquy of a Cheap Jack.
Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, September 7, 1895 » by Various

And there was a lightness, a sauciness, in her manner that had not showed on her previous visit.
Extract from : « To Him That Hath » by Leroy Scott

Not the sauciness of it, but the undercurrent of kindliness.
Extract from : « Portia » by Duchess

Pet′ulance, Pet′ulancy, sauciness: peevishness or impatience.
Extract from : « Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) » by Various

But, except for this sauciness, Cassel is a demure and pleasant place.
Extract from : « Leaves from a Field Note-Book » by J. H. Morgan

No sauciness, you knave—I desire to know if you still serve Nigel Olifaunt?
Extract from : « The Fortunes of Nigel » by Sir Walter Scott

Sauciness and impudence are characteristic of these boat-men, who wished I would commence a bridge over the river.
Extract from : « Early Western Travels, 1748-1846, Volume XII » by William Faux

All her wilfulness and sauciness flashed in her eyes as she lifted her glance at last to his and answered.
Extract from : « A Book o' Nine Tales. » by Arlo Bates

There is something about him which rather interests me, a sort of sauciness and familiarity which I shall teach him to correct.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

Come, then, and shake hands; we'll fine him for's sauciness, and his ransom shall be half a dozen at mine host Welcome's.
Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 12 (of 15) » by Robert Dodsley

Synonyms for sauciness

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