Bumptiousness and Modesty

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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

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Modesty is an antonym for bumptiousness.

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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Bumptiousness is an antonym for modesty.

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

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