Abashment and Confidence
Opposite meaning words
Abashment
Abashment noun - The emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable.
Usage example: his friends shared his abashment when his wife scolded him right in front of them
Confidence is an antonym for abashment.
Confidence
Confidence noun - Great faith in oneself or one's abilities.
Abashment is an antonym for confidence.
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