Cavalier and Diffident

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

Usage example: a cavalier and pompous boss, indifferent to the feelings of her subordinates

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Diffident is an antonym for cavalier.

Nearby Word: cavalierly

Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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Cavalier is an antonym for diffident.

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

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Diffident and Cavalier. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cavalier/diffident

Cavalier & Diffident. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cavalier/diffident>.

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