leadership

[lee-der-ship] / ˈli dərˌʃɪp /

NOUN

act or instance of leading

Synonyms

STRONGEST

captaincy captainship care coaching direction encouragement guardianship guidance initiative lead navigation overseeing pilotage piloting shepherding steering stewardship superintendence superintendency supervision tutelage

STRONG

administration directorship generalship governance government influence management running sway

WEAK

authority command control domination dominion power reign rule

Antonyms

STRONGEST

subordination

STRONG

deference obedience submission subservience

WEAK

impotence

Example Sentences

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The board argued that the bank needed fresh leadership with skills more closely aligned with new challenges and a greater openness to dialogue to see through the transformative integration of Mediobanca.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

That process is even more important now that big tech has reasserted its market leadership.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

For some economists, that difficulty points to an even more uncomfortable conclusion - one that goes to the heart of political leadership.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

If you have an EMBA, though, that communicates to employers that you are a seasoned professional looking to take more of a leadership role.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Throughout the campaign, Barack had criticized the president's leadership frequently and in detail, promising voters he would fix the many things he viewed as mistakes.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Vocabulary lists containing leadership

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