Assumption and Modesty

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Assumption

Assumption noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: his air of assumption tended to put people off rather quickly
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Modesty is an antonym for assumption in arrogance topic.
Nearby Words: assume, assumed, assumptive

Modesty

Modesty noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.
Usage example: his natural modesty makes him reluctant to run for public office
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Antonyms for Modesty
Assumption is an antonym for modesty.
Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta
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common common assumption common modesty
natural natural assumption natural modesty
fair fair assumption fair modesty
simple simple assumption simple modesty
Other adjectives: false, personal, general, basic.
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