Definitions

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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Early last year, Trump Jr. joined the company’s leadership for a meeting in South Florida with potential investors from Saudi Arabia, according to two people familiar with the matter.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Opposition figures have increasingly challenged Netanyahu's wartime leadership.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In 2018, before they took on their current leadership roles, the pair helped put together a code of conduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"We reflect our value," he said, pointing to its "technology leadership" and "manufacturing excellence".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But he had still acquired a hero’s reputation for bravery and staunch leadership under fire.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

Vocabulary lists containing leadership

"Speaking Up"

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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 7

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"Speeches on the Little Rock Nine"

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