Bumptious and Diffident

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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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Diffident is an antonym for bumptious.

Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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Bumptious is an antonym for diffident.

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

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