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outgoing

The word “outgoing” has 3 syllables: out-go-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for outgoing?

In the thesaurus, “outgoing” has 70 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for outgoing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for outgoing

Antonyms for outgoing

  • aloof
  • antisocial
  • arriving
  • cold
  • cool
  • detached
  • distant
  • entering
  • frosty
  • incoming
  • insociable
  • introverted
  • misanthropic
  • mum
  • mute
  • nongregarious
  • reclusive
  • remote
  • reserved
  • reticent
  • shy
  • silent
  • standoffish
  • taciturn
  • unsociable
  • unsocial

Meanings of outgoing

  • verb
    1. To go out, to set forth.
    2. To go further; to exceed or surpass; go beyond.
    3. To overtake; to travel faster than.
    4. To outdo; exceed; surpass.
    5. To come to an end.
  • noun
    1. The act of leaving or going out; exit, departure.
    2. (chiefly in the plural) Money that leaves one's possession; expenditure, outlay, expense.
    3. The extreme limit; the place of ending.
  • adjective
    1. Extraverted: talkative, friendly, and social, especially with respect to meeting new people easily and comfortably.
    2. Going out, on its way out.
    3. Being replaced in office (while still in office but after election has determined that he/she will be replaced).

Example Sentences

  • She is very outgoing and makes friends easily.
  • His outgoing personality helps him connect with others.
  • The teacher described her as outgoing and confident.
  • An outgoing attitude can make teamwork more enjoyable.
  • He remained outgoing even in unfamiliar situations.

On this page you'll find 96 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to outgoing, such as: affable, agreeable, aloof, amiable, animated, antisocial, approachable.

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