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

Speaking to the BBC, Rayner said she did not want to comment on a hypothetical Labour leadership contest.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Elon Musk, of course, runs both companies, and a successful IPO with a solid first-day gain would reflect well on Musk’s leadership.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Their first year in leadership positions was supposed to ease them into the transition, but the pandemic forced them to pivot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And they are tested again and again until they learn courage and leadership.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

Vocabulary lists containing leadership

"Speaking Up"

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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 7

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