Conceited and Demure

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Conceited adjective - Having too high an opinion of oneself.

Usage example: a conceited basketball player who was always too busy even to sign autographs

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Demure is an antonym for conceited.

Nearby Words: conceit, conceitedly

Demure adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

Usage example: wore a very demure outfit to the interview for the job at the church's headquarters

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Conceited is an antonym for demure.

Nearby Words: demur, demurely

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