Bumptious and Deferential

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Bumptious adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.

Usage example: a bumptious young man whose family wealth gave him a sense of entitlement

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Deferential is an antonym for bumptious.

Deferential adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

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Bumptious is an antonym for deferential.

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