Bumptiousness
Bumptiousness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: for unbridled bumptiousness, it would be hard to beat that upstart
Inflation and bumptiousness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inflation" instead a noun "Bumptiousness".
Inflation
Inflation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Usage example: the personal essay accompanying his college application was devoid of the inflation and self-aggrandizement that all too often is found in such writings
Bumptiousness and inflation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bumptiousness" instead a noun "Inflation".
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