Bumptiousness and Timidity

Opposite meaning words

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

Show all Definitions

Timidity is an antonym for bumptiousness.

Timidity noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.

Show all Definitions

Bumptiousness is an antonym for timidity.

Nearby Words: timid, timidly

Cite this Source

Timidity and Bumptiousness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bumptiousness/timidity

Bumptiousness & Timidity. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bumptiousness/timidity>.

Timidity or Bumptiousness. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bumptiousness/timidity.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "bumptiousness" and "timidity" have occurred on timeline