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hat in hand

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of hat in hand

in a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion
  • He was forced to apologize hat in hand for the offensive comment.
Synonyms of hat in hand

abjectly, deferentially, humbly, lowly, meanly, meekly, modestly, sheepishly, submissively
Words Related to hat in hand

obsequiously, servilely, subserviently

fearfully, timidly

bashfully, diffidently, self-deprecatingly, shyly, timorously

courteously, politely, respectfully
Phrases Synonymous with hat in hand

cap in hand
Near Antonyms of hat in hand

fearlessly

discourteously, disdainfully, disrespectfully, impertinently, rashly, recklessly, saucily

impolitely, impudently, rudely, ungraciously
Antonyms of hat in hand

arrogantly, audaciously, boldly, brashly, brazenly, contemptuously, haughtily, huffily, imperiously, loftily, pompously, presumptuously, pretentiously, pridefully, proudly, scornfully

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