Abashed and Insolent

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Abashed adjective - Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious.

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Insolent is an antonym for abashed.

Nearby Words: abashment, abashing

Insolent adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Usage example: an appallingly insolent reply to a reasonable request

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Abashed is an antonym for insolent.

Nearby Words: insolence, insolently

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